D. APPLETON & COMPANY’S PUBLICATIONS.
The Great Work on Russia.
Fifth Edition now ready.
RUSSIA AS IT IS.
By Count A. de Gurowski.
One neat volume 12mo., pp. 328, well printed. Price $1, cloth.
CONTENTS.—Preface.—Introduction.—Czarism: its historical origin—The Czar Nicholas.—The Organization of the Government.—The Army and Navy.—The Nobility.—The Clergy.—The Bourgeoisie.—The Cossacks.—The Real People, the Peasantry.—The Rights of Aliens and Strangers.—The Commoner.—Emancipation.—Manifest Destiny.—Appendix.—The Amazons.—The Fourteen Classes of the Russian Public Service; or, the Tschins.—The Political Testament of Peter the Great.—Extract from an Old Chronicle.
Notices of the Press.
“The author takes no superficial, empirical view of his subject, but collecting a rich variety of facts, brings the lights of a profound philosophy to their explanation. His work, indeed, neglects no essential detail—it is minute and accurate in its statistics—it abounds in lively pictures of society, manners and character.... Whoever wishes to obtain an accurate notion of the internal condition of Russia, the nature and extent of her resources, and the practical influence of her institutions will here find better materials for his purpose than in any single volume now extant.”—N. Y. Tribune.
“This is a powerfully-written book, and will prove of vast service to every one who desires to comprehend the real nature and bearings of the great contest in which Russia is now engaged.”—N. Y. Courier.
“It is original in its conclusions; it is striking in its revelations. Numerous as are the volumes that have been written about Russia, we really hitherto have known little of that immense territory—of that numerous people. Count Gurowski’s work sheds a light which at this time is most welcome and satisfactory.”—N. Y. Times.
“The book is well written, and as might be expected in a work by a writer so unusually conversant with all sides of Russian affairs, it contains so much important information respecting the Russian people, their government and religion.”—Com. Advertiser.
“This is a valuable work, explaining in a very satisfactory manner the internal conditions of the Russian people, and the construction of their political society. The institutions of Russia are presented as they exist in reality, and as they are determined by existing and obligatory laws.”—N. Y. Herald.
“A hasty glance over this handsome volume has satisfied us that it is one worthy of general perusal.... It is full of valuable historical information, with very interesting accounts of the various classes among the Russian people, their condition and aspirations.”—N. Y. Sun.
“This is a volume that can hardly fail to attract very general attention, and command a wide sale in view of the present juncture of European affairs, and the prominent part therein which Russia is to play.”—Utica Gazette.
“A timely book. It will be found all that it professes to be, though some may be startled at some of its conclusions.”—Boston Atlas.
“This is one of the best of all the books caused by the present excitement in relation to Russia. It is a very able publication—one that will do much to destroy the general belief in the infallibility of Russia. The writer shows himself master of his subject, and treats of the internal condition of Russia, her institutions and customs, society, laws, &c., in an enlightened and scholarly manner.”—City Item.
CAPT. FOOTE’S NEW AND HIGHLY INTERESTING WORK
Africa and the American Flag.
BY COMMANDER ANDREW H. FOOTE,
Lieut. Commanding U. S. Brig “Perry,” on the Coast of Africa,
A.D. 1850-51.
ILLUSTRATED WITH HANDSOMELY TINTED LITHOGRAPHIC PLATES.
One Volume, 12mo. 379 pages. Price $1.50.
CONTENTS.
Discoveries by French and Portuguese along the Coast—Slave Trade Systematized—“Horrors of the Middle Passage”—African Nations—Formation of the American Colonization Society—Disposal of Recaptured Slaves by the American Government—The Commonwealth of Liberia—Thos. H. Buchanan—Use of the American Flag in the Slave Trade—Slavers at Bassa—Expedition against them—Conflict—Death of King Bentrerai—Expedition of Buchanan against Gaytinuba—Death of Buchanan—His Character—Condition of Liberia as a Nation—Aspect of Liberia to a Visitor—Condition of the People compared with that of their race in the United States—Schools—Condition of Slaves on board of the Slave Vessels—Capture of the Slave Barque Pons—Affair with the Natives near Palmas—Cruise of the “Perry”—Abuse of the American Flag—An Arrangement made with the British Commodore for the Joint Cruising of the “Perry” and Steamer “Cyclops”—Capture of the American Slave Ship “Martha”—Claims to Brazilian Nationality—Letters found on board illustrative of the Slave Trade—St. Helena—Appearance of the Island—Island of Madeira—Interference of the British Consul with the “Louisa Benton”—Necessity of Squadrons for Protection of Commerce and Citizens Abroad.
This very interesting volume makes us acquainted with very important facts connected with the efforts of the American Government to suppress the Slave Trade on the Coast of Africa. Lieut. Foote not only places before us a record of what occurred whilst he was in command of the U. S. Brig “Perry,” but gives us an account of the History and Government of the African Race—their Manners and Customs, an Account of the Establishment of the Commonwealth of Liberia, its Condition, Prospects, &c., &c. It abounds with every variety of incident and adventure, and will, from the very novelty of the subject, have a wide sale. In order that some idea may be formed of the character of the work, a selection from the table of contents is prefixed.