CURTIS'S HISTORY 



OF THE 



CONSTITUTION. 



HISTORY OF THE ORIGIN, FORMATION, AND ADOP- 

 TION OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED 

 STATES. By GEORGE TICKNOR CURTIS. Complete in 2 vols. 

 8vo, Muslin, $4 00 ; Law Sheep, $5 00 ; Half Calf, $6 00. 

 A book so thorough as this in the comprehension of its subject, so impartial 

 in the summing up of its judgments, so well considered in its method, and so 

 truthful in its matter, may safely challenge the most exhaustive criticism. The 

 Constitutional History of our country has not before been made the subject of a 

 special treatise. We may congratulate ourselves that an author has been found 

 so capable to do full justice to it ; for^hat the work will take its rank among the 

 received text-books of our political literature will be questioned by no one who 

 has given it a careful perusal. National Intelligencer. 



We know of no person who is better qualified (now that the late Daniel Web- 

 ster is no more), to undertake this important history. Boston Journal. 



It will take its place among the classics of American literature. Boston Cour- 

 ier. 



The author has given years to the preliminary studies, and nothing has es- 

 caped him in the patient and conscientious researches to which he has devoted 

 so ample a portion of time. Indeed, the work has been so thoroughly performed 

 that it will never need to be done over again ; for the sources have been exhaust- 

 ed, and the materials put together with so much judgment and artistic skill that 

 taste and the sense of completeness are entirely satisfied. N. Y. Daily Times. 



A most important and valuable contribution to the historical and political lit- 

 erature of the United States. All publicists and students of public law will be 

 grateful to Mr. Curtis for the diligence and assiduity with which he has wrought 

 out the great mine of diplomatic lore in which the foundations of the Arnericau 

 Constitution are laid, and for the light he has thrown on his wide and arduous 

 subject. London Morning Chronicle. 



To trace the history of the formation of the Constitution, and explain the cir- 

 cumstances of the time and country out of which its various provisions grew, is a 

 task worthy of the highest talent. To have performed that task in a satisfacto- 

 ry manner is an achievement with which an honorable ambition may well be 

 gratified. We can honestly say that in our opinion Mr. Curtis has fairly won 

 this distinction. N. Y. Courier and Enquirer. 



We have seen no history which surpasses it in the essential qualities of a 

 standard work destined to hold a permanent place in the impartial judgment of 

 future generations. Ttosfcm Traveler. 



Should the second volume sustain the character of the first, we hazard nothing 

 in claiming for the entire publication the character of a standard work. It will 

 furnish the only sure guide to the interpretation of the Constitution, by unfolding 

 historically the wants it was intended to supply, and the evils which it was in- 

 tended to remedy. Boston Daily Advertiser. 



This volume is an important contribution to our constitutional and historical 

 literature. * * * Every true friend of the Constitution will gladly welcome it. 

 The author has presented a narrative clear and interesting. It evinces careful 

 research, skillful handling of material, lucid statement, and a desire to write in 

 a tone and manner worthy of the great theme. Boston Post. 



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