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Myers, P. Hamilton (Peter Hamilton), 1812-1878 [1854], The miser's heir, or, The young millionaire; and, Ellen Welles, or, The siege of Fort Stanwix. (T. B. Peterson, Philadelphia) [word count] [eaf657T]. To look up a word in a dictionary, select the word with your mouse and press 'd' on your keyboard.
Price One Dollar in Cloth, Gilt; or Fifty Cents in Paper Cover. READ THE OPINIONS OF THE PRESS BELOW. “A most interesting novel. Has received the highest encomiums.” American (Halifax, N. S.) “Occupies in literature the same position as the Compromise measures in legislation.” “A story full of interest. Will meet with an extensive circulation.” (D. C.) Advocate. “We predict for it the full approbation of the literary and reading public.” Carolina Whig. “A thrilling story. Eminently worthy the support of all who love `truth for truth's “The relation between master and slave, at least in Virginia, is truly described. “Gives the truth as it is. The story is of deep interest, and contains many thrilling “The author seems less anxious for the eclat of a great run, than for the reputation “Written to furnish correct views of slavery, and prevent premature action impeding “Though opposed generally to works of fiction, we think this a story calculated to do “Replete with incidents of thrilling interest. Well conceived, ably narrated, and “It is not a narrow sectional affair. While it freely paints the evils of slavery, it also “We have resided among our Southern brethren, and can bear testimony to the truth “Far superior to `Uncle Tom' in real merit, while of at least equal interest. The “A book for all parts of the Union, written with a strict eye to the whole truth. We “The tale itself is of thrilling interest. The African character is truly delineated, “One of the most interesting books we have ever read. A thousand times more truthful “It is the words of fact and wisdom in the pleasant garb of fancy.” (N. C.) Southerner. “The author has shown a perfect acquaintance with southern life and institutions, a “Will create a sensation second only to Mrs. Stowe's famous work.” “Written with spirit. The story interesting and pathetic.” American. “A bounds with scenes, incidents, and sketches of the most thrilling character.” “Is destined to reach an immense circulation. Abounds in scenes of thrilling interest.” “We predict for it an immense sale.” “Written with much power.” “Betraying much ability.” “Story of absorbing interest” “This is just the work for the times. The incidents are so thrilling that the reader's “Written in a fascinating style. The interest of the reader increases with every new “Gives a true account of slaverv as it exists in reality.” Published and for sale by T. B. PETERSON,
Myers, P. Hamilton (Peter Hamilton), 1812-1878 [1854], The miser's heir, or, The young millionaire; and, Ellen Welles, or, The siege of Fort Stanwix. (T. B. Peterson, Philadelphia) [word count] [eaf657T]. |