cate in good time to the world the fame and reputation of nations."
"With this object constantly in view, the author has composed this work. He will accomplish his object, and be rewarded with a complete satisfaction, if his unpretending book shall have the effect of promoting more extensive inquiries; enlightening the present; vindicating the principles of a great contest to the cotemporary world; and putting before the living generation in a convenient form of literature, and at an early and opportune time, the name and deeds of our people."