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 CONTENTS. 
 
 PAGE 
 
 Bullions' Series of Grammars 5 
 
 Normal Mathematical Series 9 
 
 Brocklesby's Astronomies 11 
 
 Keetels' French Method 12 
 
 Loomis's Physiology 13 
 
 Lambert's Plates of Pictorial Anatomy 13 
 
 Peissner's German Grammar 14 
 
 Nelson's Penmanship 14 
 
 Plookcr's Physiologies 15 
 
 Webb's Series of Normal Readers 10 
 
 Comstock's Series 17 
 
 Melville's Series 18 
 
 Olney's Geograph}- 19 
 
 Schell's Arithmetic 19 
 
 Goldsmith's Series 20 
 
 Palmer's Book-Keeping 21 
 
 Dodd's Mathematical Series 22 
 
 Benedict's Algebras 23 
 
 Thomson's Laws of Thought 24 
 
 Enos's Arithmetic 24 
 
 Gallaudet and Hooker's Dictionary 25 
 
 Wayland's Intellectual Philosophy 26 
 
 Fitzgerald's Exhibition Speaker 26 
 
 Peabody's Universal History 27 
 
 Fitch's Mapping Plates 27 
 
 Ilazen's Speller and Definer 28 
 
 Miles's United States Speller 28 
 
 Kirkham's Elocution 28
 
 SCHOOL AND COLLEGE TEXT-BOOKS 
 
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 BULLIONS' SERIES OF GRAMMARS, ETC. 
 
 Practical Lessons in English Grammar and Composition. 
 
 For young beyiiiners, (introductorj' to " Principles of Englisli Gram- 
 mar.") 25 cents. 
 
 Principles of English Grammar. A brief but comprehensive work 
 for Coinnioii Schools. 50 cents. 
 
 Introduction to Analytical English Grammar. This little work 
 is the Practical Lessons, so enlarged as to be what its title implies. 
 30 cents. 
 
 Analytical and Practical English Grammar. A larger work for 
 Academies, High Schools, etc. 60 cents. 
 
 Progressive Exercises in Analysis and Parsing. Adapted to both 
 Grammars. 15 cents. 
 
 Latin Lessons, with Exercises in Parsing. 60 cents. 
 
 Prepared by Geohgk Stencer, A. M., as introductory to 
 
 Principles of Latin Grammar. New edition. $1.00. 
 
 Latin Reader. With Introduction on Latin Idioms, an Improved Vo- 
 cabulary, etc. $1.00. 
 
 Exercises in Latin Composition. Adapted to the Latin Grammar. 
 $1.20. 
 
 Key, separate, for Teachers only. 50 cents. 
 
 Caesar's Commentaries. With Notes and References revised. $1.00. 
 
 Sallust. With Notes and References. $1.00. 
 
 Cicero's Orations. With Notes and References to Andrews' and Stod- 
 dard's, as well as to Bullions' Grammar. $1.13. 
 
 Latin-English Dictionary. With Synonyms. 1014 pages. $3.00. 
 
 First Lessons in Greek. Introductory to the Grammar. 70 cents.
 
 6 SCHOOL AND COLLEGE TEXT-BOOKS 
 
 Principles of Greek Grammar. New Edition. $1.13. 
 
 Greek Reader. Witli Introduction on Greek Idioms, Improved Lexicon, 
 etc. §1.75. 
 
 Cooper's Virgil. With valuable English notes. $2.00. 
 
 The books of Dr. Bullions' series have been several years before 
 the public, and have met with the approval of most competent 
 judges. They are favorite text-books in schools, academics, and 
 colleges throughout the United States and Canada, and to the fol- 
 lowing peculiar excellences of these books teachers are respectfully 
 invited. 
 
 These books are manufactured in a neat and most substantial 
 manner, which renders them durable and economical. 
 
 Each Grammar contains an abrid<,'ment of itself within itself, con- 
 sisting of the leading and general principles of Grammar, distin- 
 guished by being printcil with the largest type used in each book. 
 
 As the leading principles of all languages are substantially the 
 same, the arrangement in this series of Grammars is the same in all 
 — the definitions and rules are expressed as far as possible in the 
 same words. In this way one grammar becomes a useful introduc- 
 tion to another ; and when the English is thorougldy studied, the 
 labor of mastering the others, Latin and Greek, is more than lialf 
 accomplished. By tliis arrangement Comparative Grammar becomes 
 an interesting and profitable study. 
 
 The metliod of reference in tliese books from one to another, for 
 the sake of illustration and comparison, and also from one part of the 
 same book to another, by means of running numbers, is peculiarly 
 useful and convenient. 
 
 In largo schools, economy of time is a matter of great importance, 
 and this object has been specially kept in view in the preparation of 
 these books. The system of parsing here presented is at once clear, 
 comprehensive, and concise, in the Englisii Grammars especially ; 
 and the clear analysis of sentences in connection with parsing will 
 be found a most pleasing and useful exercise. To the English 
 Grammars are annexed Appendices, in which several controverted 
 points are critically discussed, and to these the attention of Teachers 
 is earnestly invited. 
 
 Bullions' Analytical and Practical Grammar of the 
 English Language. The continued use of this book, after trial 
 in many of our best schools, in preference to other works of the 
 same kind, is the best test of its merit, and of its adaptation to the 
 purpose for whicli it was intended. The attention of teachers and 
 others interested in making a selection of the best text-books for 
 schools and academies is respectfully requested, especially to the
 
 PUBLISHED BY SHELDON AND COMPANY. 7 
 
 following points, which are deemed essential to a good text-book 
 on English Grammar : 
 
 1. Its conservative character. While everything really an improve- 
 ment in statement or method has, in the preparation of this work, 
 been introduced, ephemeral novelties and crude theories have been 
 carefully excluded. 
 
 2. In the arratigement and classification this work differs but little 
 from Grammars now long considered among the best. Still, even 
 here it is believed some imi^rovement has been made. The "Arti- 
 cle," long and justly regarded as a distinct part of speech, but 
 recently, by some, merged in the adjective, with which it has but 
 little in common, here retains its place, but is treated of after the 
 noun, of which it is an adjunct, and its true nature and office are 
 more accurately stated. The verb, especially, has been freed from 
 much of that obscurity and difficulty in which unmeaning and un- 
 necessary distinctions had involved it. Bullions' distinction is ob- 
 vious, easily made, easily understood, and is the only one of which 
 any use is made in the construction of .the langizage. 
 
 3. In the Definitions and Rules to be committed to memory, the 
 greatest brevity, accuracy, perspicuity, and euphony have been 
 studied. 
 
 4. Its comprehensiveness. This work is a complete treatise, in a 
 compact form, on the whole subject. It is a digest of everything of 
 any value in the largest works for the use of schools, and solves or 
 discusses more curious and perplexing questions than any work of 
 its size. 
 
 5. Its practical and intellectual character. It has a sufficient and 
 "well-devised course of exercises for practice from first to last, to icork 
 the principles of the text, in their practical bearing, into the mind of 
 the learner. Such a course of exercises, with skilful drilling, ex- 
 cites attention, awakens thought, throws light into the understand- 
 ing, leads the pupil to feel that he is making progress, and stimulates 
 him to cheerful and successful efforts in pursuing his studies. 
 
 6. Anulijsis. The subject of Analysis is clearly presented in its 
 appropriate place, and thoroughly applied. 
 
 7. Parsinrj, both Etymological and Si/ntactical. The method of pars- 
 ing, an exercise indispensable to a correct knowledge and use of 
 the English language, which is here exemplified, will be found much 
 more simple, comprehensive, accurate, and economical of time, than 
 that which is commonly pursued. See, for examples, nouns 182, 
 p. o-"), and specimen 581. 
 
 8. Under the leading Rules of Syntax, which are few in number, 
 and serve as general heads, subordinate rules and observations, 
 where needful, are arranged so as to make each topic complete in 
 itself, and the whole is sought to be rendered familiar by numerous
 
 8 SCHOOL AND COLLEGE TEXT-BOOKS 
 
 exercises in False Syntax under each rule, ami also others of a pro- 
 miscuous cliaractcr at the end. 
 
 9. The critical discussion of difficult or unsettled points in the 
 Appendices at the end, and to which tliere are appropriate references 
 in the text, will be found usefid in directing the attention of some 
 to inquiries of this kind, and, it may be, in assistinj^ others in com- 
 ing to a just conclusion respecting the matters of which they treat. 
 Finally — as a text-hook, tliis work claims to be not inferior to the 
 best extant ; it lacks nothing useful possesseil by any of them, and 
 contains some features not to he found in otliers. It is less incum- 
 bered witii irrelevant matter, requires less time and labor on the part 
 of pupils to make good proficiency in this branch of education, and 
 saves much time and labor to the teacher in conducting the studies of 
 learners pleasantly to a successful result. 
 
 " I have used Bullions' Analytical and Practical (iranimar of the English 
 Language for several years past with increasing satisfaction. The arrange- 
 ment of subjects is remarkably well adapted to the purposes of the school- 
 room, any topic requiring examination being in its proper place, and easily 
 referred to by teacher or pupil. Tiie liribil iif reference for authority upon 
 any question that may arise in the course of a recitation, I esteem as most 
 valuable, and any arrangement that encourages this habit is no small rec- 
 ommendation. 
 
 " I have almost uniformly found principles or facts given in this work 
 throwing light upon the various questions that arise in the course of instruc- 
 tion given in this school — showing not only that the subjects are well ar- 
 ranged, but that they are discussed with sufficient fulness. 
 
 " The delinitions given by Dr. Bullions are clear and concise, the Rules 
 of Syntax accurate, and their application clearly pointed out aud happily 
 illustrated by examples, many of which contain maxims worthy to be 
 treasured in the memory. On the whole, I consider this Grammar as re- 
 markably well adapted to promote the object at which it aims — and most 
 cheerfully recommend it to any who desire a Practical Grammar." — Geo. 
 Allen, Jr., Master of Uancock School. 
 
 " I fully concur in the above recommendations of Mr. Allen." — Jas. A. 
 Page, .\ faster of Dicight School. 
 
 " In reply to your inquiries, I am happy to assure you that we find Dr. 
 Bullions' English Grammar an admirable te.xt-book. AYe have used it for 
 many years with increasing satisfaction. We deem it superior to any 
 other in the treatment of the subject, and the accuracy and fulness of the 
 detail." — Mrs. Sarah L. Willarcl, Troy Female Seminary. 
 
 " Bullions' Grammar, after a careful examination, has been adopted as a 
 text-book in our school. It seems to be a most thorough and practical 
 treatise on English Granunar, and by its arrangement well adapted for the 
 instruction of large classes. Our good opinion of this book, we confidently 
 expect, will be confirmed by the impartial trial in the class-rooms to which 
 we intend to subject it." — John G. McNary, Principal of New York Gram- 
 mar School A'o. 11.
 
 PUBLISHED BY SHELDON AND COMPANY. 
 
 NORMAL MATHEMATICAL SERIES. 
 
 Stoddard's Juvenile Mental Arithmetic, by John F. Stoddard, 
 A. JM., for Primary Schools. 72 pp. Price 13 cents. 
 
 Stoddard's American Intellectual Arithmetic, by the same. An 
 extended work, designed for Common Schools, Seminaries, and Acade- 
 mies. 164 pp. Price 20 cents. 
 
 Stoddard's Practical Arithmetic, by the same, embracing eveiy 
 variety of exercises appropriate to written Arithmetic. 299 pp. Price 
 40 cents. 
 
 Key to Stoddard's Intellectual and Practical Arithmetics, iu 
 one book. Price 50 cents. 
 
 Schuyler's Higher Arithmetic. A new and original work for Col- 
 leges, Seminaries, Academies, and High Schools, by A. Schuyler, of 
 Ohio. Price 75 cents. 
 
 Stoddard and Henkle's Elementary Algebra, for the use of Com- 
 mon Schools and Academies, by John F. Stoddard, A. M., and Profes- 
 sor W. D. Henkle, of Ohio Southwestern Normal School. Price 75 
 cents. 
 
 Key to Stoddard and Henkle's Elementary Algebra. Price 75 
 cents. 
 
 Stoddard and Henkle's University Algebra, for High Schools. 
 Academies, and Colleges, by John F. Stoddard, A. M., and Professor 
 W. D. Henkle. 528 pp. Price §1.50. 
 
 Key to Stoddard and Henkle's University Algebra (in press). 
 
 The Normal Series of Mathematical Text-Books have many fea- 
 tures which justify the high estimation in which they are held by 
 Teachers. The authors of these books being successful Instructors, 
 they have prejiared text-books just suited for Schools and Acade- 
 mies, where it is desired that the sciences of Arithmetic and Alge- 
 bra shall be taught understandingly, so that pupils may with facility 
 apply them to the practical purposes of life. The use of these books 
 induces careful attention and continuous application of the mind, at 
 the same time relieving study of its usual irksonieness by such lucid 
 explanations and a proper presentation of the subjects as make them 
 apprehended easily by scholars. 
 
 Stoddard's Intellectual Arithmetic has done very much to advance 
 education in the schools of this country. By it the minds of pupils 
 can be so trained in their development as to give them a power of 
 thought not to be attained probably by any other study in our 
 scliools, certainly by none other in the same time, and of so much 
 service in business affiiirs. The study of Mental Arithmetic accord- 
 ing to the books of this author cultivates such a method of direct 
 logical reasoning, as well as a clear, concise, and intelligible expres-
 
 10 SCHOOL AND COLLEGE TEXT-BOOKS 
 
 sion of the mode of analysis, that teachers should not fail to make a 
 trial of it. 
 
 The practical and higher arithmetics of this series, wherever used, 
 produce a result similar to the Intellectual Arithmetics. They pre- 
 sent the subject in such a manner as to have it clearly understood, 
 explaining whatever may appear difficult by a tliorough analysis, 
 that the pupil may understand ivhy by a rule or direction he is re- 
 quired to do as there stated. The language is plain, concise, and 
 sufficient, which is no small merit in school books. 
 
 So much has been said by Teachers in commendation of Stod- 
 dard and Henkle's Algebras, which form part of the Normal Series, 
 that it is supposed the merits and peculiarities of these text-books 
 are generally known. The Elementary Algebra explains the ele- 
 ments of this science in a very simple and practical manner, and 
 makes the subject pleasing and useful apparently to young pupils. 
 The University Algebra is a thorough treatise, clear and agreeable 
 in its language, philosophical and distinct in its plan, and in exam- 
 ples so full as to exceed any other book of its kind. Examples in 
 the Arithmetics and Algebras of this series are varied and abundant; 
 problems are also numerous. 
 
 Schuyler's Higher Arithmetic is a complete treatise of 427 pages, 
 exhausting the whole subject, and prepared for higher classes. It 
 is scientific and complete, yet simple, methodical, and exact. The 
 concise manner of this book is such, that more is contained on 
 its pages than is within any other Arithmetic published. Every 
 teacher should have a copy of this work, and indeed no library 
 should be without it. 
 
 These books are well made, neat in appearance, durable, and cheap 
 in price. It is to the interest of schools that the Normal Mathemati- 
 cal Series be carefully examined. 
 
 " I have examined Stoddard and Henkle's University Algebra. It is a 
 thorough and elaborate work. It combines clearness and simplit}' in its 
 method and illustrations, and constitutes a valuable addition to the mathe- 
 matical works of the day." — Cyvus Nutt, A. M, Professor of Mathtmniics 
 in the Indiana Ashbury Univei'sitij. 
 
 "I have examined 'Stoddard's American Intellectual Arithmetic,' and 
 clieerfully recommend it to teachers and parents as a valuable elementary 
 work, and one well adapted to the wants of pupils in the first stages of 
 arithmetic. It is constructed upon sound and practical principles, and will 
 be found an important addition to the text-books now in use in our Com- 
 mon Schools." — lion. Samuel S. Randall, Svpt. of New York City Schools. 
 
 " Stoddard's Arithmetical Series is now in general use in the schools of 
 this county. They have stood the test for four years as the text-books in 
 Arithmetic in our schools, and are considered by our teachers superior to 
 any others now before the public." — Mr. S. A. Torrill, lute Superintendent 
 of Public Schools <f Wayne County, Pa. '
 
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 BROCKLESBY^S ASTRONOMIES. 
 
 Brocklesby's Coiuinoii School Astronomy. 12rao. 17-3 pages. 
 
 Price GO cents. 
 Brocklesby's Elements of Astronomy. By Johx Brocklesby, 
 
 Trinity College, Hartford, Couii. 12mo. Fully illustrated. 321 pages. 
 
 Price $].25. 
 
 In this admirable treatise the author has aimed to preserve the 
 great principles and facts of the science in their integrity, and so to 
 arrange, explain, and illustrate them that they may be clear and in- 
 telligible to the student. 
 
 Several peculiarities are contained in this text-book, vrliich it is 
 thought will bo of material service to the pupil in obtaining a knowl- 
 edge of the science. The most important of these we shall now 
 briefly notice : 
 
 I. It is usual, in most text-books on this science, to explain many 
 astronomical phenomena by the apparent, and not by the real motions 
 of the celestial bodies. In this treatise the opposite course is taken, 
 wherever practicable ; the explanations being based upon the real 
 motions of the heavenly bodies. By pursuing tliis method, the subse- 
 quent acquisitions of the scholar are built upon the truth itself, and 
 not upon what appears to he true. 
 
 II. The mode of ascertaining tlie distances and magnitudes of the 
 heavenlj"- bodies is so simplified that any student, who understands 
 the rule of proportion, can readily comprehend it. 
 
 " We take great pleasure in calling the attention of teachers and stu- 
 dents to this truly excellent book. It contains .321 pages, and is printed 
 from fair type and on good paper. Both the plan and execution of the 
 whole are equally admirable. It is not a milk-and-water compilation, 
 without principles and without demonstration. It'contains the elements 
 of the science in their proper integritv and proportions. Its author is a 
 learned man and a practical instructor, as the author of every school-book 
 should be. The st^'le is a model for a text-book, combining in a high de- 
 gree perspicuity, precision, and vivacitj'. In a word, it is the very best 
 elementary work on Astronomy with which we are acquainted." — Con- 
 necticut Common School,.Tournal. 
 
 "This is a compact treatise of 320 pages, containing the elements and 
 most of the important facts of the science clearly presented and systemati- 
 cally arranged; it is very finely illustrated. It is worth}' of a careful ex- 
 amination by all who wish to secure the best text-books." — Ohio Journal 
 of Education. 
 
 " A beautiful text-book of a noble science! The beauty and ingenuity'' 
 of the numerous illustrations must captivate every reader's attention. We 
 commend it to the examination of those who are seeking a text-book tor 
 their classes." — Mlchiijan Journal of Education.
 
 12 SCHOOL AND COLLEGE TEXT-BOOKS 
 
 KEETELS' FRENCH METHOD. 
 
 A New Method of Learning the French Language. Bj' Jean 
 GusTAVE Keetels, Professov of French and German in the Brooklyn 
 Polytechnic Institute. 12ino. Price §1.00. 
 
 A Key to the NeAV Method in French, By J. G. Keetels. 1 vol. 
 12mo. Price 40 cents. 
 
 This work contains a clear and methodical expose of the principles 
 of the language, on a plan entirely new. The arrangement is admi- 
 rable. The lessons are of a suitable length, and within the compre- 
 hension of all classes of students. The exercises are various, and 
 well adapted to the purpose for which they are intended, of reading, 
 writing, and speaking the language. The Grammar part is com- 
 plete, and accompanied by questions and exercises on every subject. 
 The book possesses many attractions for the teacher and student, 
 and is destined to become a popular school-book. It has already 
 been introduced into many of the principal schools and colleges in 
 the country. 
 
 The following testimonials have lately been received : — 
 
 " I have examined ' Keetels' New Method of learning the French Lan- 
 guage,' and find it admirably adapted for conveying a thorough knowledge 
 of the French language. It is an easy and sure method of both writing 
 and speaking French with accuracy and elegance." — Danitl Lynch, S. J., 
 Director of Studies in Gonzaf/a College, Washington. 
 
 " The ' New Method of Learning the French Language,' by Professor 
 Keetels, appears to be exceedingly well adapted as an introduction into 
 the study of French. It is empliatically a practical book, and bears the 
 mark that it has resulted from the author's own experience in teaching. 
 I shall take pleasure in soon giving it the test of a trial in my own Insti- 
 tute." — Oswald Seidensticker, Principal of the Commercial and Classical 
 Institute, Philadelphia. 
 
 " I have examined several works designed for pupils studying the 
 French language, and among them ' Keetels' New Method of the French.' 
 The last work I consider superior to anj' other which I have examined, 
 And shall use it in my classes as the best text-book upon the subject." — 
 S. A. Farrand, Trenton, N. J. 
 
 " I take great pleasure in adding my testimony to the value of ' Keetels' 
 New Jlethod of Learning the French Language,' as a school book. It will 
 make its way, successfully, among the multitude of similar books, as well 
 by its typographic as its scholastic merits. I shall introduce it next term 
 into my school." — Joseph McKie, Teacher of French, Newark, N. J. 
 
 " I have examined ' Keetels' New Method of Learning the French Lan- 
 guage,' and take pleasure in recommending it as a worlc admirably 
 adapted for the purpose." — John Early, President of Georgetown College.
 
 PUBLISHED BY SHELDON AND COMPANY. 13 
 
 LOOMIS'S PHYSIOLOGY. 
 Elemeuts of Aiiiitoiiiy, Pliysioloiay, and Hygiene. 
 
 By Prof. J. R. Looms, President of Louisbiirgh University, 
 Penn. Beautifully illustrated with colored plates, and original 
 drawings. Price 75 cents. 
 
 " I have examined with some care the Physiology of President Loomis. 
 It seems to me clear, concise, well arranged, and in all respects admirably 
 adapted for the purposes of a text-book in schools and colleges. It has 
 been used by the classes in this Universitv with entire satisfaction." — Rev. 
 M. B. Anderson, D. D., President of Rochester University. 
 
 " We have used Loomis's Physiology in our school, and cheerfully rec- 
 ommend it as a work of real merit. Its arrangement is superior, and the 
 author has anticipated the wants of the school-room. He has done much 
 to draw the attention of teachers to the importance of the study, and the 
 general adoption of his treatise, as a text-book in our schools, would be an 
 advance in the work of Education." — John G. McMynn, Principal of Ra- 
 cine Hiyh School. 
 
 " I have carefully examined Loomis's Physiologj', and consider it the 
 best work which has yet been published for the use of schools. I shall 
 commend it at the next meeting of the teachers of our district." — A. J, 
 Prosser, Cambria Co., Penn. 
 
 Lambert's Plates of Pictorial Anatomy. 
 
 These large illustrations are carefully drawn from good author- 
 ities, and printed in colors, on sheets of strong paper 37 inches long 
 by 22 inches wide. They form an important part of the necessary 
 furniture of a school, and are of great advantage in connection with 
 any text-book on physiology, etc. The cheapness of them places 
 them within the reach of any school. Price, mounted, $6.00. 
 
 Plate 1. Represents the skeleton of the Human Figure 33 inches 
 high ; also the Hand, the Foot, and the Vertebras, on a larger scale. 
 
 Plate 2. Human Figure 83 inches high, developing the muscles, 
 tendons, etc. 
 
 Plate 8. Human Figure 33 inches high, representing the ner- 
 vous system, also its combination with the muscles. 
 
 Plate 4. Contains 16 charts and diagrams, elucidating the pecul- 
 iar properties of the eye, and its adaptation to light. 
 
 Plate 5. Human Figure 33 inches high — a beautiful presenta- 
 tion of the arteries and veins in combination with the muscles. 
 
 Plate 6. Llustrates the circulation of the blood through the in- 
 ternal organs of the body, and contains also fine illustrations of the 
 heart, lungs, stomach, liver, etc. 
 
 These plates can be sent by mail in sheets, postage paid, for $5.00.
 
 14 SCHOOL AND COLLEGE TEXT-BOOKS 
 
 PEISSNER'S GERMAN GRAMMAR. 
 A Comparative En«'lisli-Germaii Grammar, based on 
 
 the affinity of the two languages. By Prof. Eltas Peissner, late 
 of the University of Munich, now of Union College, Schenectady. 
 New edition, revised. 316 pages. Price $1.00. 
 
 The author of this popular book has, during a long experience in 
 teaching, deduced principles on which are prepared this Grammar 
 of the German language. For the direct attention requisite to learn 
 a new language, one point at a time is clearly presented to, and im- 
 pressed oiT, the mind by examples and exercises. 
 
 As the student will naturally express ideas in the German lan- 
 guage similar to the manner of his own, the study of the German is 
 made comparative, and guided, when possible, by rules formed on its 
 relation to the English Grammar. Tlierefore, in order to preserve 
 this unity of attention and to make this comparative study easy, this 
 Grammar is based upon the affinity of English and German. It pre- 
 sents to the student his own word, as it were, and shows the changes 
 which this word takes by inflection and position in the German lan- 
 guage. 
 
 The general desire to read, in the language being studied, is pro- 
 vided for immediately after the second part by interesting sentences, 
 in which occur only principles already explained, and thus the atten- 
 tion is directed to etymology. Each division of this reading-matter 
 is followed by a conversation, with only such words as have just been 
 given in order to fix in the memory words which are most frequently 
 used. 
 
 PENMANSHIP. 
 JVelson's Introduction to Penmanship. Designed for 
 
 the use of Schools. In Five Books, consisting of an Elementary, 
 and No. 1, for Beginners ; No. 2, for Boys ; No. 3, for Girls ; and 
 No. 4, Coarse Hand. Each 12^ cents. 
 
 The Copies are all Lithograpiied, and not Stereotyped, like most 
 other Copy-books in use, and thus, like the Daguerreotype of the 
 face, an exact copy of the original is taken. But, in Stereotyping, 
 the hair-stroke cannot be copied.
 
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 HOOKER'S PHYSIOLOGIES. 
 
 Hooker's First Book in Physiology. For Public Schools. Price 
 
 60 cents. 
 Hooker's Human Physiology and Hygiene. For Academies and 
 
 general reading. By Wokthington Hooker, M. D., Yale College. 
 
 Price $1.25. 
 
 A few of the excellences of these books, of which teachers and oth- 
 ers have spoken, are : 1st. Their clearness, both in statement and 
 description. 2d. The skill with which the interesting points of the 
 subject are brought out. 3d. The exclusion of all useless matter, 
 other books on this subject baving much in them which is useful 
 only to medical students. 4th. The exclusion, so far as is possible, 
 of strictly technical terms. 5th. The adaptation of each book to its 
 particular purpose, the smaller work preparing the scholar to under- 
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 the larger work the science of Physiology is brought out as it now 
 is, with its recent important discoveries. 7th. Some exceedingly 
 interesting and important subjects are fully treated, which, in other 
 books of a similar character, are either barely hinted at or are en- 
 tirely omitted. 8th. These Avorks are not mere compilations, but 
 liave the stamp of originality, differing in some essential points from 
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 which are qualities of no small importance in books for instruction, 
 they will rank as models. 10th. The subject is so presented that there 
 is nothing to offend the most refined taste or the most scrupulous 
 delicacy. 
 
 There is added to the larger book a full chapter on Hygiene, ques- 
 tions for the use of teachers who desire them, and also a complete 
 Index. The incidental remarks on Hygiene, occurring in the book, 
 and the concluding chapter on that subject, present together a more 
 thorough view of it than is given in any other School Physiology. 
 
 These books are text-books almost wherever they are known. 
 The " First Book " is a text-book in the public schools of Boston, 
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 much more fully than any other that I have used. It has the double ad- 
 vantage of being accurately scientific in its matter and arrangement, and 
 of being expressed in correct and elegant English, a combination of the 
 highest importance, and yet seldom attained to the extent exhibited in this 
 book. I know of no book for which I would be willing to exchange it." — 
 Richard Edwards, Esq., Principal of St. Louis Normal School. 
 2
 
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 System of Natural Philosophy, re-written and enlarged, including 
 
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 22 SCHOOL AND COLLEGE TEXT-BOOKS 
 
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 BENEDICT'S ALGEBRAS. 
 
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 24 SCHOOL AND COLLEGE TEXT-BOOKS 
 
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 26 SCHOOL AND COLLEGE TEXT-BOOKS 
 
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