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Literary
October 27, 1851
The Southern Press
Washington, District Of Columbia
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Advertisement for the fourth edition of 'Life of John Randolph of Roanoke' by Hugh A. Garland, published by D. Appleton & Co. in two volumes with portraits for $2.50. Includes laudatory quotes from newspapers like Republic, Charleston Mercury, and others praising its readability, historical value, and insight into American politics.
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LIFE OF JOHN RANDOLPH
D. Appleton & Co., 200 Broadway New York
Have now ready the fourth edition.
LIFE OF JOHN RANDOLPH OF ROANOKE
By Hugh A. Garland. Two volumes 12mo.
Portraits; $2 50.
" Mr. Garland has given us a daguerreotype of a character more eccentric and variable than Uranus itself, and withal, two volumes of exceedingly choice historical reading."—[Republic.
The biography of Randolph has greater charms than the most exciting fiction."—Charleston Mercury
A good life of this remarkable man has long been desired. Mr. Garland has furnished an extremely readable book; the two volumes not only contain the history of his life, and analysis of his character, but an interesting account of the politics and the public men of the day."—[Crescent.
" Since Kennedy's life of William Wirt, we have had no biography, certainly no American biography, which will at all compare in interest with this work. It must be read by multitudes with intense interest."[Newark Daily Advertiser
" Mr. Garland has made good use of his materials, and has given a striking and accurate portraiture of the erratic and brilliant subject of his pen."—[New Orleans Delta.
" This book fills a blank in the biographical notices of distinguished Americans. The two volumes gives us a faithful account of his whole career, an analysis of his celebrated speeches, &c.' —Philadelphia Enquirer.
" As a biography, it is marked by directness and unity of purpose, and by comprehensiveness and variety of manner."—.[Boston Post.
"It is one of the most interesting American biographies with which we are acquainted."—[Evening Post.
"The work is written in an easy and beautiful style, and is replete with striking passages. 'The author is intimately acquainted with American literature, and the great men who, at different times, have played a distinguished part in the drama of the Republic. It forms a valuable addition to our national history."—Democratic Review
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D. Appleton & Co., 200 Broadway New York
Have now ready the fourth edition.
LIFE OF JOHN RANDOLPH OF ROANOKE
By Hugh A. Garland. Two volumes 12mo.
Portraits; $2 50.
" Mr. Garland has given us a daguerreotype of a character more eccentric and variable than Uranus itself, and withal, two volumes of exceedingly choice historical reading."—[Republic.
The biography of Randolph has greater charms than the most exciting fiction."—Charleston Mercury
A good life of this remarkable man has long been desired. Mr. Garland has furnished an extremely readable book; the two volumes not only contain the history of his life, and analysis of his character, but an interesting account of the politics and the public men of the day."—[Crescent.
" Since Kennedy's life of William Wirt, we have had no biography, certainly no American biography, which will at all compare in interest with this work. It must be read by multitudes with intense interest."[Newark Daily Advertiser
" Mr. Garland has made good use of his materials, and has given a striking and accurate portraiture of the erratic and brilliant subject of his pen."—[New Orleans Delta.
" This book fills a blank in the biographical notices of distinguished Americans. The two volumes gives us a faithful account of his whole career, an analysis of his celebrated speeches, &c.' —Philadelphia Enquirer.
" As a biography, it is marked by directness and unity of purpose, and by comprehensiveness and variety of manner."—.[Boston Post.
"It is one of the most interesting American biographies with which we are acquainted."—[Evening Post.
"The work is written in an easy and beautiful style, and is replete with striking passages. 'The author is intimately acquainted with American literature, and the great men who, at different times, have played a distinguished part in the drama of the Republic. It forms a valuable addition to our national history."—Democratic Review
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What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Political
What keywords are associated?
John Randolph
Roanoke
Biography
Hugh Garland
American Politics
Historical Reading
What entities or persons were involved?
By Hugh A. Garland
Literary Details
Title
Life Of John Randolph Of Roanoke
Author
By Hugh A. Garland
Subject
Biography Of John Randolph Of Roanoke
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" Mr. Garland Has Given Us A Daguerreotype Of A Character More Eccentric And Variable Than Uranus Itself, And Withal, Two Volumes Of Exceedingly Choice Historical Reading."
"The Biography Of Randolph Has Greater Charms Than The Most Exciting Fiction."
"It Is One Of The Most Interesting American Biographies With Which We Are Acquainted."