The Young Ladies' Elocutionary Reader, con- These works are intended to combine, in each volume, the twofold advantage of a series of Reading Lessons, selected under the special influence of feminine taste and habits, with a manual of Elocution, adapted expressly to the systematic instruction of females, in the art of reading. The Reader' and the Introduction' are graduated in adaptation to each other, and, along with Russell's Elementary Series and Sequel,' furnish a complete course of instruction, from the rudiments of spelling, to the rules and principles of elocutionary reading. From Miss A. C. Hasseltine, Principal of Bradford Academy, Bradford, Ms. 'I have examined the MS., plan, and contents of the "Young Ladies' Reader," and am free to say, that the importance of the various Rules and Exercises in Elocution, and the fine selection of Pieces for Reading Lessons, will render it a very desirable work to be introduced into all our female schools. We shall not hesitate to introduce it into our academy, as soon as it is published.' From Mr. George B. Emerson, Instructor, Boston. 'I have carefully examined the plan of the "Young Ladies' Reader;" and I like it so well-both the introductory portion and the selections that I say, without hesitation, I should immediately adopt it, as a reading-book in my own school, if it should be published.' From Mr. Asa Farwell, Principal of Abbot Female Academy, Andover, Ms. 'The plan of the "Young Ladies' Reader" strikes me very favorably. The Selections are judiciously made; and the Introductory Rules will be exceedingly valuable. Such a work in schools for young ladies, will occupy a place for which there is not now-so far as my knowledge extends- any suitable text-book. The volume will be looked for with pleasure; and, when published, we shall introduce it into our academy.' From Mr. Joseph Hale Abbot, Instructor, Boston. 'I have examined, with much satisfaction, the plan of the "Young Ladies' Reader," and the selection of pieces which it contains. It appears to me to be prepared with much taste and judgment, and to be admirably adapted to the wants of a numerous class of pupils. I have long-in common, doubtless, with many others— felt the need of such a work; and I do not hesitate to express the confident opinion, that it will be extensively used.' From Mr. Solomon Adams, Instructor, Boston. 'I am happy to be made acquainted with the design of publishing the "Young Ladies' Reader," and accompanying it with introductory Rules and Exercises in Elocution. The table of contents indicates a judicious selection of Lessons such as the taste which presides over it, aided by the experimental knowledge of what is needed in such a book, would be likely to make. I shall be most glad to be put in possession of the introductory Rules: they will be valuable, because they come from an experienced teacher of elocution; and I am free to confess, that I owe much more to the suggestions of practical teachers, than to all other sources of information. For this reason, I expect essential aid from your contemplated work.' From Rev. Hubbard Winslow, Boston. 'I have examined the plan and many of the extracts for the "Young Ladies' Reader," and have no doubt of the great merit of the work. I shall introduce it into my school. May it find its deserved success, generally.' 12 TO PROFESSORS, TEACHERS, AND OTHERS INTERESTED IN CLASSICAL EDUCATION. The Publishers of the Classical Works announced in the annexed Catalogue, would ask the attention of Professors, and those interested in Teaching, to the following extract from the London Examiner, edited by Mr. Taylor. In writing of the Boston editions of the Classics, by Felton, Wheeler, Woolsey, and others, he says: 'It must be distinctly understood that the object of these several editions is to furnish students with readable editions of the Greek Classics, editions that shall form a happy medium between the text without comment, which is so often unwisely put in the hands of the learner, and those ponderous annotations, which can only serve to perplex him. Hence, the notes are explanatory and illustrative rather than critical, and their conciseness cannot be too much praised. Their texts are those of the highest European scholars; they are all fully yet briefly illustrated by English notes; and all are preceded by such introductions as render them complete in themselves, and furnish the student with that amount of historical and other information. which enables him to pursue his journey in a region not altogether strange. ALL ARE EXCEEDINGLY WELL PRINTED IN A GOOD CLEAR TYPE, and are volumes as well fitted for the library of a private gentleman as for the school-room or the university As the most of these works are stereotyped and consequently do not get 'out of print, and are not out of the market, they can always be had, if applied for directly to the publishers, JAMES MUNROE & CO., BOSTON. Instructors and others will be furnished with copies of our publications for examination with a view to their introduction. Introduction to the Study of the Greek Classic Poets. Designed principally for the Use of Young Persons at School and College. By Henry Nelson Coleridge, Esq., A. M., late Fellow of King's College, Cambridge. Containing, 1. General Introduction. 2. Homer. 12mo. 'The subject of the Homeric poetry, to which the greater part of the volume is devoted, is admirably discussed. There is ample learning without pedantry or ostentation; and good sense, good taste, and scholarlike elegance of style. The various theories on the origin of the Homeric poems are stated with clearness and distinctness. The manifold beauties of the Iliad and Odyssey, are developed with critical sagacity, and with a warmth of sensibility which never becomes overstrained or extravagant.' .-North American Review. It is intended to continue these Introductions through the whole body of Greek Classic Poetry. WOOLSEY'S GREEK TRAGEDIES. The Alcestis of Euripides, with Notes, for the Use of Colleges in the United States. By T. D. Woolsey, Professor of Greek in Yale College. 12mo. 3d edition. The Antigone of Sophocles, with Notes, &c. 12mo. "The form in which Mr. Woolsey has given these works to the public is neat and convenient; and they are printed with Mr. Folsom's well-known accuracy. The text of the Alcestis, selected by Mr. Woolsey, is that of William Dindorf, contained in the Poetæ Scenici Græci, published at Leipzig and London in 1830. This text has received the approbation of Hermann, from whose judgment in such matters there lies no appeal. A well written preface contains a clear statement of the subject-matter of the play, with a critique on the several characters brought out in the development of the plot. A brief, but comprehensive view of the poetical genius of Euripides, in which his beauties are pointed out and his faults touched upon with a discriminating hand, gives additional interest to the volume. The body of notes at the end are remarkable for a union of deep learning, acute judgment, and fine taste. The preface and commentary to the Antigone are even more creditable to Mr. Woolsey's ability than those to the Alcestis. The sketch of the poem, in the preface, is written with clearness and brevity. The difficulties in this play, that call for a commentator's explanation, are far more numerous than in the Alcestis. In Mr. Woolsey's commentaries on these numberless knotty passages, he puts them together in a more intelligible form, and shows a sharper perception of delicate shades of meaning, than we have ever met with in the explanations of any other edition whatever. 'We conclude this notice by again expressing our satisfaction at the appearance of these works. They are not only honorable to the taste and talent of Mr. Woolsey, but will bring reputation to the classical scholarship of our country. Among all the books of this kind, prepared either at home or in England, for students and private readers, we are not acquainted with any which are equal to these in variety of merit. Trollope's Pentalogia does not bear the slightest comparison with them, in the copiousness, elegance, or value of the commentary. We are glad to learn that Professor Woolsey is at work on two more tragedies, the Prometheus Bound and the Electra. When these shall have been published, the lovers of classical literature will be provided with a series of the master-pieces of the Attic drama, illustrated by the blended lights of grammatical, philological, and historical learning, under the guidance of a discriminating judgment, and a ready sympathy with all that is beautiful in poetical inspiration and sublime in moral sentiment.'-North American Review. The Prometheus of Aeschylus, with Notes, &c. 12mo. The Electra of Sophocles, with Notes, &c. 12mo 'Professor Woolsey has now completed his proposed course of Greek Tragedies. We hope the reception of these admirable works among the teachers and scholars of our country will induce Mr. Woolsey to follow up the career he has so brilliantly entered upon. It is an uncommon thing in any country, for a mind of nice poetical sensibilities to be engaged in critical labors, or to have the necessary patience in the acquisition of exact knowledge, to qualify it for such a task; but so fortunate a conjunction between profound and accurate learning and delicate taste, when it does take place, brings out something which men will not willingly let die.' -North American Review. This Course has been introduced into Harvard, Yale, Dartmouth, Bow doin, and many other Colleges. JUST PUBLISHED. Wheeler's Herodotus. Herodotus, from the text of Schweighaeuser; with English Notes. Edited by C. S. Wheeler, A. M., Tutor in Greek in Harvard University. Stereotype edition. In 2 vols., thick 12mo., with a Map. EXTRACTS FROM THE PREFACE. 'Schweighaeuser's text was, after some deliberation, selected for reprinting, as on the whole the best. But such commendations of Gaisford, Bekker, Bohr, and others, as approved themselves to the judgment of the editor, have been introduced; and many of Long's valuable suggestions as to the punctuation adopted. The greatest care has been taken to prevent any typographical errors. The accompanying Life of Herodotus is taken from K. O. Müller's History of Greek Literature; the Map from Bohr's edition. 'In the preparation of the Notes such constructions have been selected for comment, as the editor, from some years experience in the recitationroom, has found to present the greatest difficulty to the student. His plan has been to prepare a USEFUL body of Notes.' NOTICES OF THE WORK. 'The Clarenden Press could hardly send forth a better specimen of Greek than the Herodotus of Mr. Wheeler.-London Examiner. 'The publishers of these volumes of the father of history deserve great credit for the beauty of execution which appears in them; and the labors of the editor will call forth that tribute of praise which is his due, for the care manifested in presenting to scholars so beautiful and correct an edition of the great work of Herodotus. "The Notes we think highly valuable, and generally just such as are needed in a text-book for Colleges.'-American Eclectic. A Professor at one of our Universities, writes: 'I have made a special ex amination of different parts of the work, and I hasten to communicate tc you my judgment of its merits. It is eight years or more since I introduced Herodotus, in the German edition of Tauchnitz, into my classes, and I have had some experience of the difficulties students have to contend with in an edition without Notes. The American editor has supplied this want with great credit to himself. Sufficient aid, it seems to me, is rendered to the pupil, while the notes invite him to thorough habits of study. So far as I have examined the work, I have been struck with the accuracy of the press, which merits the highest praise. Both the editor on his part and the publishers on theirs, deserve well of their country in issuing so fine an edition of one of the most charming authors of antiquity.' Plato's Gorgias. The Gorgias of Plato, chiefly according to Stallbaum's Text. With Notes by Theodore D. Woolsey, Prof. of Greek in Yale College. 1 vol. 12mo. A Professor at Bowdoin College, writes: 'The Gorgias I have read with great satisfaction, and am much gratified with this first effort to present one of Plato's Dialogues to American Students in an attractive form. The beauty of the type and the thorough work of the editor leave nothing to desire. The reputation of Prof. Woolsey is too well established, to render it necessary for me to say more. I will only add, that good taste and judgment, sound scholarship and accurate discrimination, characterize this in connection with his previous labors. In the Introduction and the Notes, students will find all that is necessary to enable them to enter into the intricacies of this fine specimen of the Socratic method.' This work has been adopted as a text-book in some of our Universities, and is extensively used in Private Classes. The Iliad of Homer, from the Text of Wolf. With English Notes. Edited by C. C. Felton, A. M., College Professor of Greek in Harvard University. 12mo. The Notes are brief and appropriate, always in good taste, and wholly tree from pedantry. The execution of the work is, in all respects, entitled to the highest praise. Its typography is rich and beautiful; and, so far as we have examined, we have found it executed with great accuracy. We have no hesitation in saying that this edition of the Iliad is as creditable to the American Press as to the taste and learning of its editor.'—North American Review. "We have examined this volume with great satisfaction. The beauty of the print, and the extreme accuracy which prevails throughout, are highly creditable both to the editor and to the accomplished scholar who is at the head of the University Press. The book would adorn any library.'—Americun Quarterly Review. "We very much question whether, with all our preeminence above the Americans in the elegances of life, we could produce a school-book that should, by its beauty, vie in any degree with the HOMER of Professor Felton.'-London Examiner, 1843. The same Work, 8vo., with Flaxman's Plates, in Press. The Greek Reader. By Frederic Jacobs. With an enlarged and complete Lexicon. From the twelfth German edition. 12mo. Edited by Pickering. EXTRACTS FROM THE PREFACE. It is proper to state, in the first place, that this edition contains the whole of the former text, with considerable additional matter, consisting of prose and poetry. To the poetical part, have been added some of the most beautiful and entirely unexceptionable odes of Anacreon, and extracts from Bion and Moschus. The text and Lexicon have been carefully compared, to ascertain what omissions, either of words or appropriate meanings, existed in the latter, to supply such deficiencies, and to insert the words which occur in the additional extracts above mentioned. The number of these additions to the Lexicon amounts to more than a thousand.' 'The Greek Reader, having been compiled by one of the leading scholars of the age, is prepared throughout in a pure and masterly manner; proceeds methodically from the simplest combination of words to the common attic style; and is so composed, that while the rules of grammar are illustrated in easy succession, an outline is given of mythology, ancient geography, and Grecian history. It is used in almost all the good schools in Germany, and has there gained a decided expression of public opinion in its favor, as the best of the many similar works, which have been produced by the scholars of that prolific country. In regard to the American edition, the chief question concerns its accuracy; and this quality it possesses in an eminent degree. As the Notes and Lexicon are in English, it affords the means of learning Greek without the embarrassing intervention of another foreign tongue.'-N. A. Review. 'SALEM, Feb. 13, 1838. 'I have examined the copy of the last edition of the "Greek Reader," which you sent me, and have carefully compared it with the New York edition. I find yours decidedly superior. It is on better paper, and better printed; the typographical execution being, in all respects, nearly faultless. But the greatest improvement is in the Lexicon. This is now scarcely susceptible of further improvement. In fact, it is one of the neatest Greek school-books that has been issued from the American press. 'Respectfully yours, 'OLIVER CARLTON, Master Publie Latin School' |