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 APPLEGATE & CO'S PUBLICATIONS.

GATHERED TREASURES FROM THE MINES OF LITERATURE.

Containing Tales, Sketches, Anecdotes, and Gemsof Thought, Literary, Moral, Pleasing and Instructive. Illustrated with steel plates. 1 vol. octavo. Embossed.

To furnish a volume of miscellaneous literature both pleasing and instructive, has been the object of the editor in compiling this work, as well to supply, to some extent, at least, the place that is now occupied by publicationswhich few will deny are of a questionable moral tendency.

It has been the intention tomake this volume a suitable travel ing and fireside companion, profitably engaging the leisure mo ments of the former, and adding an additional charm to the cheerful glow of the latter ; to blend amusement with instruc tion, pleasure with profit, and to present an extensive garden of vigorous and useful plants, and beautiful and fragrant flowers, among which, perchance, there may be a few of inferior worth, though none of utter inutility. While it is not exclusively a re ligions work, yet it contains no article that may not be read by the most devoted Christian.

From the Cincinnati Daily Times,

This is certainly a book of rare merit, and well calculated for a rapid and general circulation. Its contents present an exten sive variety of subjects, and these not only carefully but judi ciously selected, and arranged in appropriate departracnts. Its contents have been highly spoken of by men of distinguished literary acumen, both editors and ministers of various Christian denominations. We cheerfully recommend it. A GATHERED TREASURES FROM THE MINES OF LITERATURE.- " One of the most interesting everyday books ever published. Like the

Spectator, it may be perused again and again, and yet afford something to interest and amuse the reader. Its varied and choice felections of whatever is beautiful or witty, startling or amusing, can not fail to afford rich enjoyment to minds of every char cter, and a pleasant relaxation from more severe and vigorous eading."

GATHERED TREASURES. - "A choice collection of short and in eresting articles, comprising selections from the ablest authors. Unlike voluminous works, its varied selections afford amusement or a leisure moment, or entertainment for a winter evening. It s odalike a companion for the railroad car, the library and parlor, never fails to interest its reader.”