The author at all times maintains an attitude of judicial impartiality.--_N.Y. Times_.
The record is accurate and impartial, and warrants the presumption that the literature of the subject has been exhausted.--_The Nation_.
Will stand hereafter in the front rank of our most valuable historical treasures.
The descriptions of battles are vivid. The actors seem to be alive, and the actions real.--_Rev. Dr. Crane, N.J._
We are all indebted to you for the labor and expense of preparing this volume, and I hope it will, in time, fully reimburse you.--_Gen. W.T. Sherman_. --------------------------------------
Battle Maps and Charts of the American Revolution.
By HENRY B. CARRINGTON, M.A., LL.D., U.S.A.
Published by A.S. BARNES & CO., 111 & 113 William Street, New York.
The publishers issue this work for the use of teachers and scholars, as well as for its fitness as a companion to all Histories of the United States, with confidence that it will prove a valuable specialty to all.
The RED Lettering represents British Movements and Leading Topics, for the convenience of Teachers and Scholars.
The ¶ and Page references to various School Histories, which mention the Battles make it available for use by Teachers throughout the United States.
The volume contains the 41 maps which were the result of thirty years of study, and are found in his standard volume, "Battles of the American Revolution."
THE SECRETARY OF WAR has placed the "BATTLE MAPS AND CHARTS" at ARMY POST SCHOOLS, at government expense.
FIVE STEEL ENGRAVINGS OF WASHINGTON accompany the volume. The ST. MEMIN (crayon) as frontispiece, engraved by Hall & Sons; also PEALE'S painting (1772), HOUDON'S bust (1784). TRUMBULL'S painting (1792) and STUART'S painting (1796) are furnished, in steel.
Price, $1.25. Sent, post-paid, to School Superintendents and Teachers, for introduction, upon receipt of $1.00.
Liberal terms made with Schools, Military and Civil, Army Officers and Posts, State Militia, and the Trade.
Invaluable to the student of American History.--_Baltimore (Md.) Herald_.
Deserves a welcome in every school district, as well as in every historical library in the land.--_Army and Navy Journal_.
In our opinion, General Carrington's work is an authority, showing great labor and careful study, and it should become a national text-book, and find a place in all public and private libraries.--_Indianapolis (Ind.) Herald_.