APPLEGATE & CO.'S PUBLICATIONS. 



GATHERED TREASURES FROM THE MINES OF LITERATURE. 



Containing Tales, Sketches, Anecdotes, and Gems of Thought, Literary, Moral, 

 Plcasinf^ 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 as to supply, to some 

 extent, at least, the place that is now occupied by publications which few will deny 

 are of a questionable moral tendency. 



It has been the intention to make this volume a suitable traveling and fireside com- 

 panion, profitably engaging the leisure moments of the former, and adding an addi- 

 tional charm to the cheerful glow of the latter ; to blend amusement with instruction, 

 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 religious 

 work, yet it contains no article that may not be read by the most devoted Christian. 



From the Intelligencer. 



This may emphatically be termed a reading age. Knowledge is increasing in a 

 wonderful ratio. The night of ignorance is fast receding, and the dawn of a better 

 and brighter day is before the world. The demand for literature is almost universaL 

 The people will read and investigate for themselves. How important, then, to place 

 within their reach such books that will instruct the mind, cheer the heart, and im- 

 prove the understanding — ^books that are rich in the three grand departments of 

 human knowledge — literature, morals, and religion. Such a book is '^ Gathered 

 Treasures." We can cheerfully recommend it to all. 



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 extensive variety of subjects, and these not only 

 carefully but judiciously selected, and arranged in appropriate departments. Its con- 

 tents have been highly spoken of by men of distinguished literary acumen, both 

 editors and ministers of various Christian denominations. We cheerfully recom- 

 mend it. 



From the Cincinnati Temperance Organ. 

 A book of general merit, diversified, yet truly rich and valuable in its interests; 

 thrilling in many of its incidents ; instructive in principle, and strictly moral in its 

 tendency. It is well calculated for a family book, one that a father need not be 

 afraid to place in the hands of his children. We hope it will meet with an exten- 

 Bive sale. 



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 aff"ord something to interest and amuse the reader. Its 

 varied and choice selections of whatever is beautiful or witty, startling or amusing, 

 can not fail to afi'ord rich enjoyment to minds of every character, and a pleasant 

 relaxation from more severe and vigorous reading.' 



Gathered Treasures. — " A choice collection of short and interesting articles, 

 comprising selections from the ablest authors. L^nlike voluminous works, its varied 

 selections afi'ord amusement for a leisure moment, or entertainment for a winter 

 evening. It is alike a companion for the railroad car, the library and parlor, and 

 never fails to interest its reader." 



