PARKER'S EXERCISES IN ENGLISH COMPOSITION. PROGRESSIVE EXERCISES IN ENGLISH COMPOSITION. By R. G. Parker, A. M., Principal of the Franklin Grammar School, Boston. Thirty-ninth Stereotype Edition. The reputation of this little Manual is now so well established as to render it unnecessary to present many of the numerous testimonials in its favor, received from teachers and others of the first respectability. The School Committee of Boston authorized its introduction into the Public Schools of the city, soon after the first edition was issued, and it is now the only work on Composition used in them. It has also been adopted as a textbook in a large number of the best schools and higher seminaries in various sections of the United States, having been highly commended by all intelligent teachers, who have used it, and the demand is constantly increasing. To show the high estimate of the work in England, the fact may be stated, that it has been republished and stereotyped in London, and nine large editions have been sold there; which, together with its favorable reception throughout the United States, furnishes sufficient evidence of its practical utility. Among the public notices of the work in England, are the two following: The design of this work is unexceptionably good. By a series of progres sive exercises the scholar is conducted from the formation of easy sentences to the more difficult and complex arrangement of words and ideas He is, step by step, initiated into the rhetorical propriety of the language, and furnished with directions and models for analyzing, classifying, and writing down his thoughts in a distinct and comprehensive manner. - London Jour. of Education. Of the Exercises in Composition, by Parker, we can speak with unmingled praise. It is not enough to say, that they are the best that we have, for we have none worth mention. The book is fully effective both in suggesting ideas or pointing out the method of thinking, and also in teaching the mode of expressing ideas with propriety and elegance. - English Monthly Magazine. From Mr. Walker, Principal of the Eliot School, Boston. This work is evidently the production of a thorough and practical teacher, and in my opinion it does the author much credit. By such a work all the difficulties and discouragements which the pupil has to encounter, in his first attempts to write, are in a great measure removed, and he is led on, progressively, in a methodical and philosophical manner, till he can express his ideas on any subject which circumstances or occasion may require, not only with sufficient distinctness and accuracy, but even with elegance and propriety. An elementary treatise on composition, like the one before me, is certainly much wanted at the present day. I think this work will have an extensive circulation, and I hope the time is not distant, when this branch of education, hitherto much neglected, will receive that attention which in some degree its importance demands. From J. W. Bulkley, Esq., Principal of an Academy, Albany. I have examined "Parker's Exercises in Composition," and am delighted with the work; I have often felt the want of just that kind of aid, that is here afforded the use of this book will diminish the labor of the teacher, and greatly facilitate the progress of the pupil in a study that has hitherto been attended with many trials to the teacher, and perplexities to the learner. If Mr. Parker has not strewed the path of the student with flowers, he has ❝removed many stumbling-blocks out of the way, made crooked things straight, and rough places smooth." It is certainly one of the happiest efforts that ĺ have ever seen in this department of letters, affording to the student a beautiful introduction to the most important principles and rules of rhetoric; and I would add, that if carefully studied, it will afford a "sure guide" to written composition. I shall use my influence to secure its introduction to all our schools. BOSTON SCHOOL ATLAS. BOSTON SCHOOL ATLAS. Embracing a Compendium of Geography. Containing seventeen Maps and Charts. Embellished with instructive Engravings. Twelfth edition, handsomely printed, from new plates. One volume, quarto. The Maps are all beautifully engraved and painted; and that of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, contains the boundaries of every town in those states. Although this book was designed for the younger classes in schools, for which it is admirably calculated, yet its maps are so complete, its questions so full, and its summary of the science so happily executed, that, in the opinion of many, it contains all that is necessary for the pupil in our common schools. From the Preface to the Sixth Edition. The universal approbation and extensive patronage bestowed upon the former editions of the Boston School Atlas, has induced the publishers to present this edition_with_numerous improvements. The maps of the World, North America, United States, Europe, England, and Asia, have been more perfectly drawn, and re-engraved on steel; and the maps of Maine, of New Hampshire and Vermont, and of the Western States, also, on steel, have been added; and some improvements have been made in the elemental part. It has been an object, in the revision of this edition, to keep the work, as much as possible, free from subjects liable to changes, and to make it a perma nent Geography, which may hereafter continue to be used in classes without the inconvenience of essential variations in different editions. From R. G. Parker, author of " Progressive Exercises in English Composition," and other popular works. I have examined a copy of the Boston School Atlas, and have no hesitation in recommending it as the best introduction to the study of Geography that I have seen. The compiler has displayed much judgment in what he has omitted, as well as what he has selected; and has thereby presented to the public a neat manual of the elements of the science, unencumbered with uselese matter and uninteresting detail. The mechanical execution of the work is neat and creditable, and I doubt not that its merits will shortly introduce it to general use. Respectfully yours, R. G. PARKER. From E. Bailey, Principal of the Young Ladies' School, Boston. I was so well pleased with the plan and execution of the Boston School Atlas, that I introduced it into my school, soon after the first edition was published. I regard it as the best work for beginners in the study of Geography which has yet fallen under my observation; as such I would recommend it to the notice of parents and teachers. From the Principal of one of the High Schools in Portland. I have examined the Boston School Atlas, Elements of Geography, &c., and think it admirably adapted to beginners in the study of the several subjects treated on. It is what is wanted in all books for learners-simple, philosophical, and practical. I hope it will be used extensively. Yours, respectfully, JAS. FURBISH. I have perused your Boston School Atlas with much satisfaction. It seems to me to be what has been needed as an introduction to the study of Geogra phy, and admirably adapted to that purpose. Very respectfully, yours, &c. B. D. EMERSON. SMITH'S CLASS BOOK OF ANATOMY. THE CLASS BOOK OF ANATOMY, explanatory of the first principles of Human Organization, as the basis of Physical Education; with numerous Illustrations, a full Glossary, or explanation of technical terms, and practical Questions at the bottom of the page. By J. V. C. Smith, M. D., formerly Professor of General Anatomy and Physiology in the Berkshire Medical Institution. Sixth, Improved Stereotype Edition. This work has received the highest testimonials of approbation from the most respectable sources, and has already been adopted as a text book in many schools and colleges in various sections of the United States. The estimation in which it is held in other countries may be inferred from the fact, that a translation of it has recently been made into the Italian language, at Palermo, under the supervision of the celebrated Dr. Placido Portel. It is also in the progress of translation into the Hawaiian language, by the American missionaries at the Sandwich Islands, to be used in the higher schools, among the natives; and the plates are soon to be forwarded, with reference to that object, by the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions; which furnishes conclusive evidence of its value and utility. From Rev. Hubbard Winslow, Pastor of Bowdoin St. Church, Boston. Boston, Nov. 7, 1836. The I have examined the Class Book of Anatomy, by Dr. Smith, with very great satisfaction. For comprehensiveness, precision, and philosophical arrangement, it is surpassed by no book of the kind which I have ever seen. study of Anatomy and Physiology, to some extent, is exceedingly interesting and useful as a branch of common education; and it is to be desired that it should be more extensively adopted in all our higher schools. To secure this end, there is no other book before the public so well prepared as the one under remark. It is also a convenient compend to lie upon the table of the scientific anatomist and physician, and a very valuable family book for reference, and for explanation of terms which often occur in reading. H. WINSLOW. We are gratified to see the attempt to introduce a new subject to ordinary students. It is wonderful that civilized man has been so long willing to remain ignorant of the residence of his mind, and the instruments by which it operates. The book before us abounds in information in which every adult reader will feel a deep interest, and from which all may derive valuable lessons of a practical kind. We are gratified to see frequent references to the Great First Cause of life and motion. We cordially wish success to his enterprise in a path almost untrodden.-American Annals of Education. Copy of a Communication from Mr. C. H. Allen, of the Franklin Academy, Andover, Mass. North Andover, Dec. 10, 1836. Mr. R. S. Davis. Dear Sir: During my vacation, I have had time to examine Smith's Class Book of Anatomy, the second edition of which you have recently published. I do not hesitate to speak of it as the very work which the public have long demanded. It contains knowledge which should be widely diffused. The author is remarkably clear in his explanations and descriptions, and very systematic in his arrangement. So that he has rendered this neglected branch of useful knowledge highly interesting to all classes. Yours, respectfully, CHAS. H. ALLEN. FISK'S GREEK GRAMMAR, AND EXERCISES. A GRAMMAR OF THE GREEK LANGUAGE, by BENJAMIN FRANKLIN FISK. Twenty-sixth stereotype edition. The requisites in a Manual of Grammar, are simplicity and lucidness of arrangement, condensation of thought, and accuracy of principle and expression. These requisites Mr. Fisk appears to have attained in a considerable degree in his Greek Grammar, of which we have expressed approbation by introducing it into our School. FORREST AND WYCKOFF, Principals of Collegiate School, New York City. New York, October 3d, 1843. I have used for several years Fisk's Greek Grammar, and I regard it among the best, and perhaps the best, now used in our Schools. Pupils instructed in it, encounter less difficulty than in others. E. H. JENNY, A. M., New York, October, 1843. Principal of" New York Institute." Mr. R. S. Davis, I have examined Fisk's Greek Grammar, published by yourself. To all who will take the trouble to examine it, its own intrinsic merit will be its best recommendation. The Syntax I regard as decidedly superior. The rules are peculiarly clear and comprehensive, thereby relieving the student from a heavy tax upon his time and memory, to which he would otherwise be subjected, and from which, perhaps, he is not equally free in the use of any other work of the kind. C. TRACY, Principal of Select English and Classical School. New York City, October 28th, 1843. From Benjamin Greenleaf, Esq., author of the National Arithmetic, etc. Bradford, (Mass.,) Teacher's Seminary, October 16th, 1843. For several years past, I have used Fisk's Greek Grammar in my seminary. I consider it a work of superior merit. It is well arranged; and the rules are clear and perspicuous. It is, in my opinion, better adapted to initiate pupils into the idiom of the Greek language, than any other treatise of the kind, that I have examined. FISK'S GREEK EXERCISES should be used in connexion with the Grammar. A work of this kind has long been needed. It is a production of great merit. Yours respectfully, BENJAMIN GREENLEAF. Recommendations fully concurring with the above opinions, have been received from the following gentlemen, among many others, who have recently adopted this Grammar in preference to any other. ISAAC F. BRAGG, Principal of Male High School, JAMES N. MCELLIGOTT, Mechanics' Society School, New York. 66 WM. A. TAYLOR, MOORE AND FISH, CHARLES W. FEEKS, " All Saints Parochial School, WASHINGTON King, J. JAY GREENOUGH, Fisk's Greek Grammar is used in Harvard University, and in many other Collegiate and Academic Institutions, in various parts of the United States. FISK'S GREEK EXERCISES. Greek Exercises; containing the substance of the Greek Syntax, illustrated by Passages from the best Greek Authors, to be written out from the words given in their simplest form; by BENAMIN FRANKLIN FISK. "Consuetudo et exercitatio facilitatem maxime parit."-Quintil. Adapted to the Author's "Greek Grammar." Sixteenth stereotype edition. Fisk's Greek Exercises are well adapted to illustrate the rules of the Grammar, and constitute a very useful accompaniment thereto. (Signed) J. B. KIDDER, Teacher of Select School, New York. LEVERETT'S CESAR AND FOLSOM'S CICERO. LEVERETT'S CÆSAR'S COMMENTARIES. Caii Julii Cæsaris Commentarii de Bello Gallico ad Codices Parisinos recensiti, a N. L. Achaintre et N. E. Lemaire. Accesserunt Notulæ Anglicæ, atque Index Historicus et Geographicus. Curavit F. P. LEVERETT. Editio stereotypa. From John J. Owen, Principal of Cornelius Institute, New York, and Editor of Xenophon's Anabasis. I have examined with some attention Cæsar's Commentaries, edited by Leverett, and Cicero's Orations, edited by Folsom, and am happy to recommend them to classical teachers, as being, in my estimation, far superior to any other editions of those works, to which students in this country have general access. The typography is fair and accurate, and the general appearance of the books does honor to the enterprising publisher. I hope these editions will be extensively used in our Academies and High Schools. (Signed) JOHN J. OWEN, Cornelius Institute. New York, Nov. 22, 1843. I have attentively perused Leverett's Cæsar. The neatness and accuracy of the Text, and the beautiful adaptation of the Notes, compel me to use it in preference to any other that I have seen. (Signed) E. H. JENNY, Principal of New York Institute. New York, Nov. 1, 1843. FOLSOM'S CICERO'S ORATIONS. M. T. Ciceronis Orationes Quædam Selectæ, Notis illustratæ. [By CHARLES FOLSOM, A. M.] In Usum Academiæ Exoniensis. Editio stereotypa, Tabulis Analyticis instructa. From Charles E. West, Principal of Rutgers Female Institute, New York. I take pleasure in commending to teachers the recent beautiful edition of Folsom's Cicero. The attractiveness of its text, notes, synoptical and analytical tables, and typographical execution, led me to place it in the hands of a class of young ladies, who are reading it with delight. (Signed) CHARLES E. WEST, Principal of R. F. I. New York, Nov. 1, 1843. I have examined Cicero's Orations, edited by Charles Folsom, and prefer it to any other I have seen. The Synopsis and Analysis of each Oration are so beautifully given, that it seems as a Rhetoric, as well as a Text Book for learning Latin. I shall use it exclusively in the institution under my charge. (Signed) E. H. JENNY, Principal of New York Institute. New York, Nov. 1, 1843. I have carefully examined the recent editions of Leverett's Cæsar, and Folsom's Cicero, and fully concur in the opinions above expressed. (Signed) WM. A. TAYLOR, Principal of All Saints Parochial School. New York, Nov. 1843. These editions of Cæsar and Cicero are highly recommended by the following Teachers, who have recently adopted them, in preference to all others. ISAAC F. BRAGG, Principal of Male High School, C. TRACY, B. F. PARSONS, W. MARSH, "English and Classical School, New York. " "Classical and English School, Lyceum, Brooklyn. |