APPLEGATE & CO.'S PUBLICATIONS. 



GATHERED TREASURES FROM THE MINES OF 

 LITERATURE. 



Containing Tales, Sketches, Anecdotes, and Gems of 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 publications which few will deny are of 

 a questionable moral tendency. 



It has been the intention to make 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- 

 ligious 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 exlen 

 sive variety of subjects, and these not only carefully but judi- 

 ciously selected, and arranged in appropriate depart incuts. 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. 



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 

 selections of whatever is beautiful or witty, startling or amus- 

 ing, can not fail to afford rich enjoyment to minds of every char- 

 acter, and a pleasant relaxation from more severe and vigorous 

 reading." 



GATHERED TREASURES "A choice collection of short and in- 

 teresting articles, comprising selections from the ablest authors. 

 Unlike voluminous works, its varied selections afford amusement 

 for a leisure moment, or entertainment for a winter evening. H 

 i alike a companion for the railroad car, the library and parlor, 

 and never fail* to interest its reader." 



