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J. B. Ford & Co.'s Publications. |
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J. B. Ford & Co.'s Publications.
HISTORY OF OPINIONS
Of the Scriptural Doctrine of Retribution.
By EDWARD BEECHER, D.D.
Author of “Conflict of Ages,” etc., etc. [In Press.
The appearance of this book is awaited with very great and manifest
interest. An eminent authority speaks of it as “A series which
opens up the thought of the early Church on the subject of universal
salvation with great clearness, and gives the result of life-long research,
on a subject of great interest to every believer.”
THE MODE OF MAN'S IMMORTALITY:
Or, The When, Where and How of the Future Life.
By REV. T. A. GOODWIN, A.M.,
Author of “The Perfect Man,” and late Editor of “The Indiana
Christian Advocate.”
1 vol. 12mo. [In Press.
TOINETTE:
A Tale of Southern Life.
By R. R. G.
1 vol. 12mo. [In Press.
ENGLISH AND AMERICAN SPEECHES
On Politics, War and various miscellaneous topics.
By HENRY WARD BEECHER.
Uniform Edition of the Author's Works.
1 vol. 12mo. [In Preparation
This will include all of the more important of Mr. Beecher's
Speeches which have been preserved.
THE CIRCUIT RIDER.
A Novel.
By EDWARD EGGLESTON.
Author of “The Hoosier Schoolmaster,” etc., etc.
1 vol. 12mo. Illustrated. Cloth, $1.75.
Mr. Eggleston has given this novel his most careful attention; and
agrees with other critics in pronouncing it his best. Its own superior
merits as well as his brilliant reputation will command for this, his
latest work, an immediate popularity.
A GOOD MATCH.
A Novel.
By AMELIA PERRIER, Author of “Mea Culpa.”
1 vol. 12mo. Cloth, $1.50.
A clever and amusing Novel, agreeably written racy, and lively.
“A very readable love story, tenderly
told.”
—Hearth and Home.
“The characters appear and act with
a real life.”
—Providence Press
BRAVE HEARTS.
A Novel.
By ROBERTSON GRAY.
1 vol. 12mo. Illustrated. Cloth, $1.75.
A characteristic American tale, with Illustrations by Darley,
Stephens, Frank Beard, and Kendrick.
“About as pure, breezy, and withal,
readable, a story of American life as we
have met with this long time.”
—Congregationalist.
“Its pictures of the strange life of
those early Californian days are simply
admirable, quite as good as anything
Bret Harte has written.”
—Lit. World.
SILVER AND GOLD.
AN ACCOUNT OF THE MINING AND METALLURGICAL INDUSTRY OF THE UNITED
STATES, WITH REFERENCE CHIEFLY TO THE PRECIOUS METALS.
By ROSSITER W. RAYMOND.
U.S. Commissioner Mining Statistics; Pres't. Am. Inst. Mining Engineers;
Editor Engineering and Mining Journal; Author of
“Mines, Mills, and Furnaces,” etc., etc.
1 vol. 8vo. Cloth, $3.50.
“Valuable and exhaustive work on a
theme of great import to the world of
industry.”
—Philadelphia Inquirer.
A repository of much valuable current
information.”
—N.Y. Tribune.
LECTURES TO YOUNG MEN
ON VARIOUS IMPORTANT SUBJECTS.
NEW EDITION, WITH ADDITIONAL LECTURES.
By HENRY WARD BEECHER.
Uniform Edition of the Author's Works.
1 vol. 12mo. Cloth, $1 50.
This was Mr. Beecher's first book, and is known all over the
world. The present edition is enriched by the addition of several
new lectures, and some reminiscences of the origin of the book by
Mr. Beecher. The book should have a place in every family. It
can scarcely fail to interest every intelligent reader, nor to benefit
every young man who reads it.
“The subjects are all practical, and
presented with characteristic impressiveness.”
—Albany Evening Journal.
“Wise and elevating in tone, pervaded
by earnestness, and well fitted for its
mission to improve and benefit the youth
of the land.”
—Boston Commonwealth.
“These lectures are written with all
the vigor of style and beauty of lan
guage which characterize everything
from the pen of this remarkable man.
They are a series of fearless dissertations
upon every-day subjects, conveyed
with a power of eloquence and a practical
illustration so unique as to be
oftentimes startling to the reader of
ordinary discourses of the kind.”
—
Philadelphia Inquirer.
MOTHERLY TALKS
WITH YOUNG HOUSEKEEPERS.
By MRS. H. W. BEECHER.
WITH CARBON-PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAIT OF THE AUTHOR.
1 vol. 12mo. $2.
Mrs. Beecher's notion of woman's sphere is, that, whatever exceptional
women may be able to accomplish by reason of peculiar
circumstances and talents, the place of labor and achievement for
most women, and for all married women and mothers, is Home.
This book, composed of brief and pithy articles on almost every
conceivable point of duty, is an admirable monitor for young wives,
and a mine of good sense and information for growing maidens.
“An admirable corrective to ignorance
in the household.”
—N. Y. Tribune.
“A useful and entertaining work,
crammed with friendly and admirable
monitions and instruction for young
housekeepers.”
—Philadelphia Evening
Herald.
“This book is exactly what its title
sets forth—a kind and motherly way of
helping the young and inexperienced
make agreeable, well-regulated, and
happy homes.”
—Boston Globe.
“What she has to say she says so
well, with such good sense, ripe judgment,
and such a mother-warmth of
heart, that she cannot fail to help the
class for whom she writes, and guide
them into good and useful paths.”
—
Presbyterian.
NEW LIFE IN NEW LANDS.
NOTES OF TRAVEL ACROSS THE AMERICAN CONTINENT, FROM
CHICAGO TO THE PACIFIC AND BACK.
By GRACE GREENWOOD.
1 vol. 12mo. $2.
This is a gathered series of letters, racy, brilliant, piquant; full of
keen observation and pungent statement of facts, picturesque in delineation
of scenes on the plains, in the mountains, and along the
sea.
“Among the best of the author's
productions, and every way delightful.”
—Boston Post.
“The late William H. Seward characterized
her account of Mormons and
Mormonism as the most graphic and
trustworthy he had ever read.”
—Methodist
Home Journal.
“Grace always finds lots of things no
one else would see; and she has a happy
knack of picking up the mountains and
cities and big tress, and tossing them
across the continent right before the
reader's eyes. It's very convenient.”
—
Buffalo Express.
MY WIFE AND I:
OR, HARRY HENDERSON'S HISTORY.
A Novel.
By HARRIET BEECHER STOWE.
Illustrated. 1 vol. 12mo. Cloth, $1 75.
This charming novel is, in some respects, Mrs. Stowe's most
thoughtful and complete book. It is eminently a book for the times,
giving the author's individual ideas about the much-vexed Woman
Question, including marriage, divorce, suffrage, legislation, and all
the rights claimed by the clamorous.
“A capital story, in which fashionable
follies are shown up, fast young ladies
weighed in the balance and found wanting,
and the value of true worth exhibited.”
—Portland Argus.
“Always bright, piquant, and entertaining,
with an occasional touch of
tenderness, strong because subtle, keen
in sarcasm, full of womanly logic directed
against unwomanly tendencies.
—Boston Journal.
THE OVERTURE OF ANGELS.
A SERIES OF PICTURES OF THE ANGELIC APPEARANCES ATTENDING
THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD. A CHAPTER FROM
THE “LIFE OF CHRIST.”
By HENRY WARD BEECHER.
Illustrated. 1 vol. 12mo. $2.
A beautiful and characteristically interesting treatment of all the
events recorded in the Gospels as occurring about the time of the
Nativity. Full of poetic imagery, beauty of sentiment, and vivid
pictures of the life of the Orient in that day.
“The style, the sentiment, and faithfulness
to the spirit of the Biblical record
with which the narrative is treated are
characteristic of its author, and will
commend it to many readers, to whom
its elegance of form will give it an additional
attraction.”
—Worcester (Mass.
Spy.
“A perfect fragment.”
—N. Y. World.
WINNING SOULS.
SKETCHES AND INCIDENTS DURING FORTY YEARS OF PASTORAL WORK.
By REV. S. B. HALLIDAY.
1 vol. 12mo. Cloth, $1.
The author of this volume for some time past has been, and now
is, engaged as assistant in the pastoral labors of Plymouth Church,
Brooklyn (Rev. H. W. Beecher's), where, in visiting among the sick,
the poor, and the afflicted of that large parish, he is continually encountering
new and interesting phases of heart-life. These simple
records of scenes among his earlier labors possess a peculiar interest.
“Full of valuable suggestions to ministers
in the department of active duty.”
—Methodist Recorder.
“The book is tenderly written, and
many of its pathetic scenes will be read
with moistened eyes. We commend the
book to pastors and people.”
—Boston
Christian Era.
NORWOOD:
Or, Village Life in New England.
A Novel.
By HENRY WARD BEECHER.
Uniform Edition of the Author's Works.
1 vol. 12mo. Illustrated. [In Press.
This is Mr. Beecher's only novel, and it affords a most remarkable
illustration of his versatility. Full of exquisite descriptions of
scenery and delineations of social and domestic life, exceedingly
graphic and trustworthy in detail, and abounding in passages of
genial humor and kindly wisdom, it is altogether one of the most
enjoyable novels ever published. It is fragrant with the genuine
raciness of the New England soil.
PLEASANT TALK ABOUT FRUITS,
FLOWERS, AND FARMING.
NEW EDITION, WITH MUCH ADDITIONAL MATTER.
By HENRY WARD BEECHER.
Uniform Edition of the Author's Works.
1 vol. 12mo. Cloth, $2. 00.
This volume, when it was first given to the public some years ago,
was most favorably received, both in this country and in England.
The present edition contains many recent additions to the original
book, dealing with both the poetical and the practical side of gardening
and farming, the whole making a volume of rare interest and
value.
YALE LECTURES ON PREACHING.
By HENRY WARD BEECHER.
Uniform Edition of the Author's Works.
First Series. 1 vol. 12mo. Cloth, $1.25.
Delivered before the classes of theology and the faculty of the
Divinity School of Yale College. This series treats of the personal
elements which bear an important relation to preaching.
“What a charming, what a `fruity'
volume is this last venture of Henry
Ward Beecher! The `Yale Lectures
on Preaching' can be read by everybody,
layman or clergyman, with delight. We
can point to few recent novels which are
more entertaining than this book.”
—
Boston Globe.
“Vigorous, eloquent, and practical.”
—Philadelphia Age.
“We know of no dozen treaties on
the preacher's work which contain so
much of sensible and valuable instruction
as is compressed into this little volume.”
—N. Y. Independent.
Second Series. 1 vol. 12mo. Cloth, $1.50.
Eleven lectures delivered at Yale College during the winter of
1873. In this course Mr. Beecher considers the Social and Religious
machinery of the Church as related to preaching.
“Vigorous, practical discussions. Full
of common-sense and a knowledge of
human nature, and admirably adapted
to meet wants in preachers which no
other writer can so well supply.”
—
Watchman and Reflector.
“Marvellous exhibitions of deep piety,
sound sense, quick wit, and fervid
address; interesting to all Christian
readers — invaluable to the beginning
preacher.”
—Rev. H. N. Day, N. Haven
College Courant.
Third Series. In Press.
The Third Series, delivered in 1874, is a discussion of the Methods
of Using Christian Doctrines, in their relations to individual dispositions
and the wants of the community.
STAR PAPERS.
NEW EDITION, WITH MANY ADDITIONAL PAPERS.
By HENRY WARD BEECHER.
Uniform Edition of the Author's Works.
1 vol. 12mo. Cloth, $1 75.
These experiences of Art and Nature are perhaps the most widely
known of Mr. Beecher's miscellaneous writings. The original edition,
issued many years ago, met with a most gratifying reception, and,
although it has been out of print for some years, has been frequently
inquired for. It is now reissued with fresh and charming additions.
“We have nothing in the way of descriptive
writing, not even the best
sketches of Washington Irving, that
exceeds in richness of imagery and perspicuity
of statement these `Star Papers.”'
—Methodist Home Journal.
“A book to be read and re-read, and
always with a fresh sense of enjoyment.”
—Portland Press.
“So full of rural life, so sparkling
with cheerfulness, so holy in their tenderness,
and so brave in nobility of
thought.”
—Liberal Christian.
BEECHER'S SERMONS.
FROM PHONOGRAPHIC REPORTS BY T. J. ELLINWOOD, FOR FIFTEEN
YEARS MR. BEECHER'S SPECIAL REPORTER. UNIFORMLY
BOUND IN DARK BROWN ENGLISH CLOTH. EACH
VOLUME CONTAINS TWENTY-SIX SERMONS,
AND THE PRAYERS BEFORE
THE SERMONS.
Ten vols. 8vo. Cloth, $2 50 each.
Each succeeding volume will contain also, six months' sermons (from
450 to 500 pp.), issued in uniform style. The First Series has an excellent
steel portrait of Mr. Beecher; the Second Series, a fine interior
view of Plymouth Church. The other volumes are not illustrated.
“These corrected sermons of perhaps
the greatest of living preachers—a man
whose heart is as warm and catholic as
his abilities are great, and whose sermons
combine fidelity and scriptural
truth, great power, glorious imagination,
fervid rhetoric, and vigorous reasoning,
with intense human sympathy and robust
common-sense.”
—British Quarterly
Review.
“There is not a discourse in all this
large collection that does not hold passages
of great suggestiveness and power
for the most ordinary, unsympathizing
reader—illustrations of great beauty and
point, eloquent invitations to better life,
touching appeals to nobler purposes and
more generous action.”
—Springfield
Republican.
MATERNITY:
A POPULAR TREATISE FOR WIVES AND MOTHERS.
By T. S. VERDI, A. M., M. D.
Fifth Edition.
1 vol. 12mo. $2 25.
This book has arisen from a want felt in the author's own practice,
as a monitor to young wives, a guide to young mothers, and an assistant
to the family physician. It deals skillfully, sensibly, and delicately
with the perplexities of married life, giving information which
women must have, either in conversation with physicians or from
such a source as this. Plain and intelligible, but without offence to
the most fastidious taste, the style of this book must commend it to
careful perusal. It treats of the needs, dangers, and alleviations of
the holy duties of maternity, and gives extended, detailed instructions
for the care and medical treatment of infants and children
throughout all the perils of early life.
“The author deserves great credit for
his labor, and the book merits an extensive
circulation.”
—U. S. Medical and
Surgical Journal (Chicago).
“We hail the appearance of this work
with true pleasure. It is dictated by a
pure and liberal spirit, and will be a real
boon to many a young mother.”
—American
Medical Observer (Detroit).
“There are few intelligent mothers
who will not be benefitted by reading
and keeping by them for frequent counsel
a volume so rich in valuable suggestions.
With its tables, prescriptions,
and indexes at the end, this book ought
to do much good.”
—Hearth and Home.
THE CHILDREN'S WEEK:
SEVEN STORIES FOR SEVEN DAYS.
By R. W. RAYMOND.
Illustrated by H. L. Stephens and Miss M. L. Hallock.
1 vol. 16mo. Cloth, $1 25.
Seven cheery stories with a flavor of the holidays about them.
Mr. Raymond's conceptions are ingenious, and while the glimpses of
fairy-land and its wonders will open the eyes of the little folk, the
book possesses many attractions for older persons in its simple, artistic
style, and the quaint ideas in which it revels.
“The book is bright enough to please
any people of culture, and yet so simple
that children will welcome it with glee.”
—Cleveland Plaindealer.
Mr. Raymond's tales have won great
popularity by their wit, delicate fancy,
and, withal, admirable good sense. The
illustrations—all new and made for the
book—are particularly apt and pleasing,
showing forth the comical element of the
book and its pure and beautiful sentiment.”
—Buffalo (N. Y.) Commercial
Advertiser.
OUR SEVEN CHURCHES:
EIGHT LECTURES.
By THOMAS K. BEECHER.
1 vol. 16mo. Paper, 50 cents; Cloth, $1.
A most valuable exponent of the doctrines of the leading religious
denominations, and a striking exhibition of the author's magnanimity
and breadth of loving sympathy.
“The sermons are written in a style
at once brilliant, epigrammatic, and
readable.”
—Utica Herald.
“This little book has created considerable
discussion among the religious
journals, and will be read with interest
by all.”
—Phila. Ledger.
“There is hardly a page which does
not offer a fresh thought, a genial touch
of humor, or a suggestion at which the
reader's heart leaps up with grateful
surprise that a minister belonging to a
sect can think and speak so generously
and nobly.”
—Milwaukee Sentinel.
HISTORY of the STATE OF NEW YORK.
FROM THE DATE OF THE DISCOVERY AND SETTLEMENTS ON
MANHATTAN ISLAND TO THE PRESENT TIME. A TEXT-BOOK
FOR HIGH SCHOOLS, ACADEMIES, AND COLLEGES.
By S. S. RANDALL,
Superintendent of Public Education in New York City.
1 vol. 12mo. Illustrated. Cloth, $1 75.
Officially adopted by the Boards of Education in the cities of
New York, Brooklyn, and Jersey City, for use in the Public Schools;
and in Private Schools throughout the State.
PRINCIPLES OF DOMESTIC SCIENCE
AS APPLIED TO THE DUTIES AND PLEASURES OF HOME.
By CATHARINE E. BEECHER and HARRIET BEECHER STOWE
1 vol. 12mo. Profusely Illustrated. Cloth, $2.
Prepared with a view to assist in training young women for the
distinctive duties which inevitably come upon them in household life,
this volume has been made with especial reference to the duties,
cares, and pleasures of the family, as being the place where, whatever
the political developments of the future, woman, from her nature of
body and of spirit, will find her most engrossing occupation. It is
full of interest for all intelligent girls and young women.
The work has been heartily indorsed and adopted by the directors
of many of the leading Colleges and Seminaries for young women
as a text-book, both for study and reading.
MINES, MILLS, AND FURNACES
of the Precious Metals of the United States.
BEING A COMPLETE EXPOSITION OF THE GENERAL METHODS EMPLOYED
IN THE GREAT MINING INDUSTRIES OF AMERICA.
By ROSSITER W. RAYMOND, Ph. D.,
U. S. Commissioner of Mining Statistics.
1 vol. 8vo. With Plates. Cloth, $3 50.
This is a very particular account of the condition of the mining
interests, and the processes and mechanical appliances which are
applicable to them, in California, Nevada, Oregon, Idaho, Montana,
Utah, Arizona, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico. It is the report
of the Commissioner to the Secretary of the Treasury, and
embodies all the information which official investigation and contributions
from experts and residents of those regions can afford.
“The author is thorough in his subject,
and has already published a work
on our mines which commanded universal
approval by its clearness of statement
and breadth of views.”
—Albany
Argus.
“His scientific ability, his practical
knowledge of mines and mining, his unerring
judgment, and, finally, the enthusiasm
with which he enters upon his
work, all combine to fit him for his position,
and none could bring it to a
greater degree of uprightness and fairness.”
—Denver News.
☞ Any of the above books will be sent to any address, post-paid,
upon receipt of the price by the Publishers.
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