  OR, ADVENTURES IN THE FAR SOUTH-WEST BY EMERSON BENNETT, AUTHOR OF "CLARA MORELAND," "FORGED WILL," "KATE CLARENDON," "BRIDE OF THE WILDERNESS," "WALDE-WARREN," "PIONEER'S DAUGHTER," ETC., ETC. READ THE FOLLOWING OPINIONS OF THE PRESS: "We have perused this work with some attention, and do not hesitate to pronounce it one of the very best productions of the talented author. The scenes are laid in Texas, and the adjoining frontier. There is not a page that does not glow with thrilling and interesting incident, and will well repay the reader for the time occupied in perusing it. The characters are most admirably drawn, and are perfectly natural throughout. We have derived so much gratification from the perusal of this charming novel, that we are anxious to make our readers share it with us; and, at the same time, to recommend it to be read by all persons who are fond of romantic adventures. Mr. Bennett is a spirited and vigorous writer, and his works deserve to be generally read; not only because they are well written, but that they are, in most part, taken from events connected with the history of our own country, from which much valuable information is derived, and should, therefore, have a double claim upon our preference, over those works where the incidents are gleaned from the romantic legends of old castles, and foreign climes. The book is printed on fine paper, and is in every way got up in a style highly creditable to the enterprising publisher." "It is a spirited tale of frontier life, of which 'Clara Moreland' is the sequel and conclusion. Mr. Bennett seems to delight in that field of action and adventure, where Cooper won his laurels; and which is perhaps the most captivating to the general mind of all the walks of fiction. There has been, so far, we think, a steady improvement in his style and stories; and his popularity, as a necessary consequence, has been and is increasing. One great secret of the popularity of these out-door novels, as we may call them, is that there is a freshness and simplicity of the open air and natural world about them—free from the closeness, intensity and artificiality of the gas-lighted world revealed in works that treat of the vices and dissipations of large cities."—Philadelphia Saturday Evening Post. "This is one of the best productions of Mr. Bennett. The scenes are in and near Texas. Every page glows with thrilling interest, and the characters are well drawn and sustained. An interesting love plot runs through the book, which gives a faithful representation of life in the far South-West. Mr. Peterson has issued Viola in his usual neat style, and it is destined to have a great run."—Clinton Tribune. "We have received the above work and found time to give it an examination. The scenes are laid mostly in Texas, and pictured with all the vividness for which the author is so celebrated. Those who are particularly fond of wild and romantic adventures may safely calculate upon finding 'Viola' suited to their taste. It is well written and handsomely printed."—Daily Journal, Chicago, Ill. "It is a very interesting book. The scenes of this most exciting and interesting Romance are found in Texas before and during the late Mexican war. It is written with much spirit and pathos, and abounds in stirring incidents and adventures, and has an interesting and romantic love-plot interwoven with it; and is a faithful representation of 'Life in the Far South-West.' The author of 'Viola,' will rank among the most popular of American Novelists, and aided by the great energy and enterprise of his publisher, T. B. Peterson, is fast becoming a general favorite."—Gazette, Rhinebeck, N. Y. "This thrilling and interesting novel—equal to anything the celebrated author ever wrote—has been issued in a fifty cent volume; and we would advise every one who wants to get the value of his money, to get the book. Bennett's works are the most interesting of any now published."—Western Emporium, Germantown, Ohio. THIS BEAUTIFUL AND CELEBRATED WORK is published complete in one large volume of near 300 pages, paper cover, price FIFTY CENTS; or the work is handsomely bound in one volume, cloth, gilt, price SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS. Copies of either edition of the above work will be sent to any person at all, to any part of the United States, free of postage, on their remitting the price of the edition they wish, to the publisher, in a letter, post-paid. Published and for Sale by GREAT INDUCEMENTS FOR 1857. NOW IS THE TIME TO MAKE UP CLUBS. PETERSON'S MAGAZINE THE BEST AND CHEAPEST IN THE WORLD FOR LADIES. This popular Magazine, already the cheapest and best Monthly of its kind in the World, will be greatly improved for 1857. It will contain 900 pages of double-column reading matter; from twenty to thirty Steel Plates; and Five Hundred Wood Engravings: which is proportionately more than any periodical, of any price, ever yet gave. ITS THRILLING ORIGINAL STORIES Are pronounced by the newspaper press, the best published anywhere. The editors are Mrs. Ann S. Stephens, author of "The Old Homestead," "Fashion and Famine," and Charles J. Peterson, author of "Mabel," "Kate Aylesford," "The Valley Farm," etc. They are assisted by a corps of original contributors, such as no lady's Magazine ever had. Mrs. E. D. E. N. Southworth, author of "The Lost Heiress," "Retribution," etc., etc., is engaged to write a nouvellettÉ for 1857. Alice Cary, Virginia F. Townsend. Caroline E. Fairfield, Hetty Holyoke, E. W. Dewees, Ella Rodman, Carry Stanley, Clara Moreton, Ellen Ashton, etc., etc., will also contribute regularly. New talent is continually being added, regardless of expense, so as to keep "Peterson's Magazine" unapproachable in merit. Morality and virtue are always inculcated. Its Colored Fashion Plates in Advance. ? It is the only Magazine whose Fashion Plates can be relied on. ? Each number contains a Fashion Plate, engraved on Steel, colored À la mode, and of unrivalled beauty. The Paris, London, Philadelphia, and New York Fashions are described, at length, each month. Every number also contains a dozen or more New Styles, engraved on Wood. Also, a Pattern, from which a Dress, Mantilla, or Child's Costume, can be cut without the aid of a mantua-maker, so that each number, in this way, will save a year's subscription. Its superb MEZZOTINTS, and other STEEL ENGRAVINGS. Its Illustrations excel those of any other Magazine, each number containing a superb Steel Engraving, either mezzotint or line, besides the Fashion Plate; and, in addition, numerous other Engravings, Wood Cuts, Patterns, etc., etc. The Engravings, at the end of the year, alone are worth the subscription price. PATTERNS FOR CROTCHET, NEEDLEWORK, ETC. In the greatest profusion, are given in every number, with instructions how to work them also, Patterns in Embroidery, Inserting, Broiderie Anglaise, Netting, Lace-making, etc., etc. Also, Patterns for Sleeves, Collars, and Chemisettes; Patterns in Bead-work, Hair-work, Shell-work; Handkerchief Corners; Names for Marking and Initials. A piece of new and fashionable Music is also published every month. On the whole, it is the most complete Ladies' Magazine in the World. Try it for One Year. TERMS:—ALWAYS IN ADVANCE.
PREMIUMS FOR GETTING UP CLUBS. Three, Five, Eight, or more Copies, make a Club. To every person getting up a Club at the above prices, and remitting the money, we will give gratis, "The Garland of Art," containing 50 Steel Plates; or "Mrs. Widdifield's Cook Book," the only real cook book ever yet published; or a volume of "Peterson" for 1856. For a Club of Twelve, an extra copy of the Magazine for 1857 will be given, if preferred. For a Club of Sixteen, an extra copy and "The Garland" in addition. Address, post-paid, ? Specimens sent, gratuitously, if written for, post-paid. ? All Postmasters constituted Agents; but any person is authorized to get up a Club. ? In remitting, when the sum is large, a draft should be procured, the cost of which may be deducted from the amount. |
|
