Judge, 1912-02-17 · page 24 of 24
Judge — February 17, 1912 — page 24: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily a **book advertisement**, not a political cartoon. It promotes "Ridpath's History of the World," a comprehensive historical encyclopedia, by claiming Judge magazine obtained overstock copies from a publisher's failure. The ad uses endorsements from President McKinley, Boston University's president, and other authorities to establish credibility. It emphasizes the work's scope—from ancient Egypt through contemporary times—and its accessibility to both scholars and general readers. The opening image depicts **Napoleon's Grand Army advancing into Russia**, illustrating one of thousands of historical events the book covers. This dramatic example demonstrates the work's ambition and illustrated quality. The advertisement appeals to readers by offering these expensive, leather-bound volumes at unusually low prices, while noting that Dr. Ridpath's family depends on sales. It's a straightforward commercial pitch, not satirical commentary.
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: RGAE et » Lise 2 : ; ~ “a2 2 ch SONIA DV ANCE OF THE CRAND A aa = NAPOLEON’s name fills more pages in the world’s solemn history than that of any other mortal. The advance of his Grand Army into Russia is the turning point in his career and marks the beginning of his downfall. The picture shown herewith from Ridpath’s history, the original of which was displayed at the World’s Fair at Chicago, marks but ONE EVENT out of THOUSANDS which are fully described in the world-famed publication Ridpath’s History of the World THE PUBLISHER’S FAILURE placed in our hands the entire unsold edition of this monumental work. Brand new, beautifully bound in Half-Morocco, which we offer to Judge readers. AT LESS THAN EVEN DAMAGED SETS WERE EVER SOLD We will name our price only in direct letters to those sending the coupon below, Tear off the coupon, write mame and address plainly and mail now before you forget it. Dr. Ridpath’s family derive their income from his History, and to print our price broadcast for the sake of quickly selling these few sets would cause great injury to future sales. Send Coupon today. ——— President McKinley said: ‘Lam familiar with the merits of Rid- World, and cor- he scholaras well as to the plain people generally."* Prof. Warren, President Boston University, said: ‘*I should z y be glad to see it placed in the library HISTORY HISTORY HISTORY HISTORY HISTORY HISTORY HISTORY HGTOR every young person inthe United St OF THE OF THE OFTHE OF THE rH oF THE andevenin theEnglish-speaking world.” WORLD WORLD WORLD WORLD WORLD WORLD WORLD WORLO Prof. Long, Supt. Public Schools, St. Louis, said: ‘*I unhesita- zly commend Dr. Ridpath’s History ofthe V asthea a = ae SPATH RID subject which I have ever e | RIDPATH RIDPATH RIDPATH RIOPATH RIOPATH TH RIDER ROA: ¥Ou The engravings, maps and charts VoL.L VOL. VOL. VOL.Iv v alone worth the entire cost of the set. ee a eee “ vumreh sass CaS aoa The Boston Post sali mee . es: iN : math is ‘above-all things. CHALDAEA. "Oneee Clark, Ridpath is above all thin AEE anes ; ° ; At Dat historian, His historical works are ac- EDU ineevcan cepted as standards in schools and ¢ BABTLONIA, se cmeaT leges, as well as in business houses Pens and homes. His style is simple, his manner charming."” RIDPATHS enviable position as an historian is due to RIDPATH takes you back to the dawn of history, long his wonderfully beautiful style, a style no other historian has before the Pyramids of Egypt were built; down through ever equalled. He pictures the great historical events as thoug! y | the romantic, troubled times of Chaldea’s grandeur and Assyria’s vere Happening Relore your exes he carries you w c¢/ magnificence; of Babylonia’s wealth and luxury; of Grecian COUPON in the Roman Senate; to march against Saladin and his dark- | 284 Roman splendor; of Mohammedan culture and refine- psteactlbdd skinned followers; to sail the southern seas with Drake; to | Ment; of French elegance and British power; of American patriotism WESTERN circumnay se with Magellan; to watch that | ad Teligious freedom, to the dawn of yesterday. He covers every NEWSPAPER thin line of Greek spearmen work havoc with the Per- | f2¢@s €¥ery nation, every time, and holds you spellbound by his wonder- ASSOCIATION sian hordes on the 6 id of M. a sabsorbing | ful eloquence. H_E. SEVER, Pr interest with supreme reliability and makes history as ine . HE. SEVER, Present enoely invaresting aa tbe prestestct Geto, RIDPATH throws the mantle of personality over the , R!DPATH in your home means old heroes of history. Alexander is there; patriot, warrior, you need never spend lonely evening. | statesman, diplomat, crowning the glory of Grecian history. Youcan associatewith the world'sheroes: you | Xerxes from his mountain platform sees Themistocles with three hundred whic : 2 and fifty Greek ships smash his Persian fleet of over a thousand sail and sits help to mold the language in which this paragraph is written. Rome perc genius of the ancient world. It isen- | Nero upon the greatest throne on earth and so’ sets up a poor madinan' nopling tocommune with thesechit| name to stand for countless centuries as the synonym of savage cruelty. Pe ea ayn ang Ce asseciated | Napoleon fights Waterloo again under your very eyes and reels before the iron fact igreit oneself, and you will add | that at last the end of his gilded dream has come. Washington is there, “four-square fo your store of knowledge, | t0 all the winds,” grave, thoughtful, proof against the wiles of British stratezy and the poisoned darts of false friends, clear-seeing over the heads of his fellow country: . which is power, and to the i ‘The sample pages are sent by mail richness of your life. | men, and on into another Century, the most colossal world-figure of his time. comicbooks.com