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Isabel of Bavaria;
OR, THE CHRONICLES OF FRANCE FOR THE REIGN OF CHARLES VI.
BY ALEXANDRE DUMAS.
It has been frequently remarked, that the romance of real life abounds with events infinitely more extraordinary
and interesting than any thing that has ever emanated from the imagination of the poet or the novelist; and
a perusal of this work will amply prove the truth of this assertion. After a careful examination of the sources
from which the author professes to have derived his materials, the Translator is satisfied that every event recorded
in these Chronicles is historically correct in all its most important features, and that the characters here depicted
are genuine representations of the originals.
That vividness of style and those animated descriptions in which M. Dumas so greatly excels will be found,
in the translation, to possess all their original brilliance; and the utmost care has been taken to preserve the
many useful lessons that may be derived from this diffuse yet minute historical sketch. Much vice is here portrayed,
without offending delicacy; and the description of those turbulent times of old — of bigotry combined with
loose morality — of unlimited power with impotent laws — may induce us to congratulate ourselves that we live
in an age when Christianity is something more than a name, and the laws by which society are regulated and controlled
something more than a dry, inefficient code. Price, 50 cents.
Sylvandire;
OR, THE DISPUTED INHERITANCE.
BY ALEXANDRE DUMAS.
Translated from the French by Thomas Williams, Esq.
This novel possesses interest altogether as striking as any that have been as yet produced by this admirable
writer. The plot of it is conducted with more than usual skill. In it are portrayed the agonizing horrors resulting
from the system of arbitrary imprisonment during the reign of Louis XIV., by which husbands were torn
from their families in the dead of night, and immured in the Bastile, or other state prisons; there kept in solitary
confinement for years, without being able to communicate with their families, who, indeed, remained in utter
ignorance of their fate. The author also delineates, with a masterly hand, the continually recurring court
intrigues, in which the characters of the King, Madame de Maintenon, Père Lettlellier, and d' Argenson, the
police minister, are admirably given; the whole blended with a domestic history of the most amusing nature.
Price, 50 cents — complete.
Acte of Corinth;
OR, THE CONVERT OF SAINT PAUL.
BY ALEXANDRE DUMAS,
Author of “Diana of Merior,” “Captain Paul,” “Genevieve,” etc., etc.
Four beautiful Illustrations. — Translated by H. W. Herbert, Esq.
This is one of the most remarkable works ever penned; and, for intense interest and vivid pictures of Roman
life, it is without an equal. By able critics it is considered the choicest of all Dumas's novels. Price, 25
cents.
The Count of Morion;
OR, WOMAN'S REVENGE.
BY FREDERICK SOULIE.
This work has been selected from among Frederick Soulie's productions, as a specimen of the author's wonderful
power in conducting a tale of rare dramatic interest. By whom is he surpassed as a lively and forcible
delineator of French manners and sentiments? Who can rival him in the conception of treasons, conspiracies,
plots, and counterplots? Price, 50 cents.
Captain Paul!
OR, PAUL JONES PROVED TO BE A FRENCHMAN.
BY ALEXANDRE DUMAS.
“Ye who have dwelt upon the sordid land,
Amidst the everlasting gloomy war
Of Poverty and Wealth — ye cannot know
How we, the wild sons of the Ocean, mock
At men who fret out life with care for gold.”
Translated by T. Williams, Esq. For sale at all Periodical Depots.
