Why these works (Beadle’s Dime Books) are popular, is a problem, quite
as much for the moralist and the student of National character as for
the critic. It is a satisfaction that, being so, they are, without
exception, so far as we can judge, unexceptionably moral. * * They do
not, even obscurely, pander to vice, or excite the passions.—North
American Review For July, 1864.
These publications, by their combined cheapness, excellence, and
beauty, have become familiar to the American public. They are,
doubtless, the most popular series of books ever issued in this
country. This popularity is due quite as much to the high standard of
merit maintained in each work, as to the exceeding cheapness of the
little volumes. Literary and moral excellence are primary requisites
for all contributions to the series, as well as dramatic interest,
power and beauty of story. Not a manuscript is used which has not
all of these qualities. Hence the popularity and permanent value
of these now conceded household and public favorites; and the general
reader, the teacher, the parent, the scholar, may rest assured that,
in securing any selected book of the list, they have what will prove
eminently satisfactory. The list, it will be observed, comprises works
of a varied character—each complete of its kind, and especially
designed to place within reach of those seeking for “good books at
cheap rates,” such as are calculated to afford pleasure, to edify, and
to become standards of reference.
The Dime Novels series comprises nothing but carefully-chosen works,
chiefly in the field of American historical fiction, and frontier,
backwoods, and Indian life delineation. Only the most unexceptionable
of writers contribute to the series—thus assuring the high moral as
well as literary excellence of each issue. The series embodies some of
the most enticing, as it certainly comprises the cheapest, books in
American light literature.
The Dime Biographies are unusually valuable and appropriate. Each
issue is 100 pages, 12mo, set in clear-face, close-cast type; and,
being prepared with all the care of elaborate works, contains the
matter of a large and expensive book. The list comprises, as its
subjects, only those whose character and deeds render their record one
of unique interest and brilliancy.
The Men of the Time series embraces very graphic and stirring
biographical sketches of our “Fighting Generals”—those who are
working out the great problem of the Union. The list, it will be
observed, contains those whose record the public desire to read.
Dime Tales, Traditions and Romance of Border and Revolutionary Times.
Published in numbers, 64 crown octavo pages—each number being
complete in itself; beautifully illustrated. This charming series
embraces the romance of our history. It is a very cheap and very
desirable household and family library. Edited by Edward S. Ellis,
Esq.
The Dime Fiction is a new octavo series, in which it is designed to
embrace many novel and exhilarating stories illustrative of local
life and peculiarities, of forest and backwoods characteristics and
experiences, of strange adventure and singular incident. The best of
writers only will contribute to this delightful series.
The Dime Text and Hand-Books have won a permanent place in the market
for such works. The motto, “incomparable in excellence, unapproachable
in price,” especially attaches to these little volumes—each one of
which is a pocket encyclopædia on its subject. To the housekeeper, to
young people, and to those interested in games, etc., these books are
truly valuable.
The Dime Family and School series aims to supply a class of text-books
and manuals fitted for every person’s use—the old and the young, the
learned and the unlearned. They have won the heartiest commendations
of eminent educational men, and bid fair to find their way into
schools and families generally.
The Dime Song Books possess one feature which renders them
incomparably the best in the market. Beadle & Co. have the
exclusive right to use words of songs issued by most of our music
publishers. Thus, most of the popular songs of the day can only be had
(words) in the Dime Song series.
☞ Beadle’s Dime Publications can be had of
Newsdealers generally; or, they will be sent, POST-PAID, to any
address, on receipt of price—Ten Cents for each book ordered.
Catalogues supplied free, on application. Address
BEADLE AND COMPANY, General Dime Book Publishers,
118 William Street, New York.
