introduce to the public in book form a series of graphic delineations
which have at irregular intervals enlivened the columns of one of the
principal journals of the Queen City. They have attracted much attention
not only there, but in all parts of the Union, for their genial humor
and sprightliness, the faithfulness with which the writer has sketched
the peculiarities of the "characters" with whom he has come in contact
during his daily rambles, and also for the excellent moral tone which
pervades them throughout. They convey many an earnest lesson in life,
even while causing the reader to shake his sides at the ludicrousness of
the picture drawn.
His happy manner of hitting off the foibles, holding up to contempt the
vices, and enlisting the better feelings in favor of the often
undeserved miseries of those in the lower walks of city life, have made
"_Invisible_" hosts of friends in all parts of the country; and their
number has been largely increased by the frequency with which his
shorter sketches have "gone the rounds of the press."
To the lovers of true humor we can recommend this volume.
It will be extensively illustrated with cuts, from designs by McLenan,
who is already favorably known to the public, especially in his
inimitable illustrations of "_Plu-ri-bus-tah_."
LIVERMORE & RUDD, _Publishers_,
310 BROADWAY, NEW YORK.
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CHARLES'S JOURNEY TO FRANCE, By MRS. BARBAULD.
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PHEBE, THE BLACKBERRY GIRL, By UNCLE THOMAS.
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310 BROADWAY, NEW YORK.
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_Just Published_,
A NEW AND IMPROVED EDITION OF THE CHEAPEST AND BEST WORK ON
ARCHITECTURE.
THE CARPENTER'S ASSISTANT
AND
RURAL ARCHITECT.
_Illustrated with upwards of Two Hundred Copper and Electrotype
Plates;_
Embracing the orders of Architecture, Modern and Practical Stair
Building, Plans, Elevations, Grounds, etc., etc., of Cottages, Villas,
and Farm Buildings, including Church Edifices.
BY WILLIAM BROWN AND LEWIS E. JOY, ARCHITECTS.
_Twenty-first Thousand--Large Quarto, bound in Leather_, $3 50
_Do._ _Do._ _Bound in Morocco, marble edges_, 5 00
OPINIONS OF THE WORK:
[_From the Telegraph._]
This is a book which every carpenter and house builder should own.
Mr. LIVERMORE:
DEAR SIR,--I have deemed the "Carpenters Assistant and Rural
Architect," by Messrs. Brown and Joy, published by you, as one of
the most valuable guides and books of reference in my library, and
take an early opportunity to congratulate you on the appearance of a
_new and improved edition_ of the work, which I have just purchased.
The Lithographic Plates, comprising designs for church edifices,
adds in my opinion a striking feature to the book, and I have no
hesitation in averring that it will be sought for by every
Architect, Builder, and Carpenter in our country, who wishes to
possess the most concise and practical treatise published.
Respectfully yours,
SAMUEL PHILLIPS, Architect and Builder, Boston.
_From Practical Carpenters and Architects._
We, the undersigned citizens of Worcester, Mass., practical
carpenters, are personally acquainted with William Brown, Esq.,
Architect, and author of a work, entitled the "_Carpenter's
Assistant and Rural Architect_." We have examined that work with
attention, and commend it to all who are interested in the study or
practice of the art, as a valuable treatise on architecture, and it
is eminently practical in its character. We cheerfully recommend it
to the patronage of carpenters and the public.
EDWARD LAMB,
FREEMAN UPHAM,
P. W. TAFT,
J. S. WOODWORTH,
M. H. MORSE,
S. D. HARDING,
W. R. BIGELOW,
HORATIO N. TOWER.
I have carefully examined the "Carpenter's Assistant and Rural
Architect," and believe it to be a work well adapted to meet the
wants of the practical workman, being practical in its character,
and valuable for the perspicuity of its arrangement, clearness of
its designs, and brevity of its explanations.
I would most cheerfully recommend it to the patronage of carpenters
and students.
ELBRIDGE BOYDEN, Architect.
Mr. BROWN:
SIR,--I have examined your work on architecture, and feeling
confident of its utility, from its extreme simplicity and singular
adaptedness to meet the wants of the carpenters, I do cheerfully
recommend it to the condition of every carpenter, especially the
apprentice, who will find all the rudiments of architecture
necessary, as well as designs for practice.
A. L. BROOKS.
LIVERMORE & RUDD, _Publishers_,
310 Broadway, New York.
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