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THE NATIONAL ARITHMETIC, on the inductive system; combining the Analytic and Synthetic methods, in which the principles of Arithmetic are explained and illustrated in a perspicuous and familiar manner; containing, also, practical systems of Mensuration, Gauging, Geometry, Book-keeping, &c., and much practical information connected with Trade and Commerce-forming a complete Mercantile Arithmetic. Designed for Schools and Academies throughout the United States. By Benjamin Greenleaf, A. M., Principal of Bradford Seminary. Twelfth, Improved Stereotype Edition.

ADVERTISEMENT TO THE SECOND (STEREOTYPE) edition.

THE rapid and extensive sale of the first edition of the National Arithmetic, together with its flattering reception in various sections of our country, has induced the author thoroughly to revise and improve the work, which he trusts will give it additional merit.

The author believes that not an error or inaccuracy of essential importance will be found in the present (stereotype) edition, which could not be wholly avoided in the first.

It has been deemed expedient, that the new edition should embrace more of the inductive plan than the former, with the addition of much important and valuable matter.

The author has availed himself of the assistance of several experienced teachers, among whem he would acknowledge his obligations particularly to Mr. CHARLES H. ALLEN, one of the associate Principals of the Franklin Academy, Andover; and to Mr. David P. PAGE, Principal of the English High School, Newburyport; also to several mercantile gentlemen, who have imparted valuable suggestions of a practical nature.

A KEY TO THE NATIONAL ARITHMETIC, exhibiting the operation of the more difficult questions in that work. By the Author. Designed for the use of teachers only. Fourth Stereotype Edition.

GREENLEAF'S NATIONAL ARITHMETIC.

RECOMMENDATIONS.

From the late Principal of the Young Ladies' High School, Boston. Dear Sir: I have examined with great care Mr. Greenleaf's National Arithmetic, and have used it as a text-book for my pupils. In my view, the plan and execution of the work are quite perfect, the rules being deduced analytically from examples, and followed by copious questions for practice. The pupil can hardly fail to understand as he advances; nor can he go through the book, without being a master of the science of Arithmetic. This is not an old book with a new name, but the work of one who thoroughly understands the subject, and who has learned, from a long and successful experience in teaching, how to prepare one of the very best school books which has ever been issued from the American press. Very respectfully, E. BAILEY. Mineral Spring School, Lynn, May 18th, 1839.

The undersigned, members of the General School Committee, of Haverhill, take the liberty of recommending to the purchasers of books for the use of schools in this town, Greenleaf's National Arithmetic, as a work comprehending most of the advantages of the various treatises on the subject now before the public, and as more directly adapted to the practical interests of the community than any which have fallen under their notice.

GEO. KEELY,
NATHL. GAGE,

HENRY PLUMMER,

Haverhill, 8th, 1st Month, 1836.

JOSEPH WHITTLESEY,
SAMUEL H. PECKHAM,
ABIJAH CROSS,

JOHN G. WHITTIER.

From the Principal of Merrimack Academy.

B. Greenleaf, Esq. Dear Sir: have examined your National Arithmetic, and am happy to say, that it is truly a practical work. The numerous questions, both from their nature and arrangement, are well calculated to produce an increased interest, and to facilitate the acquisition of a thorough practical knowledge of this science. I have introduced it into my school, and the result has been, that the scholars have manifested a greater fondness for the study, and made more rapid progress, than when attending to books formerly in use. I do most cheerfully recommend the work, believing it to be very happily adapted to the wants of our schools and academies. Very respectfully, yours, Bradford, Feb. 8, 1836. SYLVANUS MORSE.

From Mr. Page, Principal of the English High School, Newburyport. Benjamin Greenleaf, Esq. Dear Sir: I have with much care examined the NATIONAL ARITHMETIC, of which you are the author, and after having compared it, article by article, with the various other publications that have come to my hands, I hesitate not to say, that I think it contains a greater amount of matter, and a better arrangement of subjects, than any other book I have seen. Your rules and explanations are clear and definite, and your examples are well calculated to fix them in the mind. I congratulate the community on this valuable accession to our list of school books; and shall take pleasure in seeing your Arithmetic extensively introduced into all our schools, as also into that under my own care. Yours, with just respect, DAVID P. PAGE.

Newburyport, Mass. March 5, 1836.

To Benjamin Greenleaf, Esq., A. M., Preceptor of Bradford Academy. Sir: The School Committee of the town of Bradford, having examined your National Arithmetic, are of opinion, that the various rules are well arranged, and the numerous operations judiciously selected; and that it is better adapted to the wants of our Academies and Schools than any Arithmetic now in common use, and do hereby recommend it to be used in the schools under our care. JEREMIAH SPOFFORD, Chairman of said Committee.

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GREENLEAF'S NATIONAL ARITHMETIC.

From Mr. J. P. Engles, A. M., Principal of the Classical Institute, Philadelphia.
I have examined, with considerable interest, Greenleaf's National Arith-
metic, and have no hesitation in recommending it as an admirable system of
Arithmetic, which contains all that is essential to a knowledge of the science,
and nothing that is useless. The arrangement, too, is such as to make the con-
tents easily available to the teacher and the pupil. Should it succeed in displac-
ing the host of so called "Assistants," with which our schools are flooded, I
J. P. ENGLES.
conceive it would be equally to the comfort of teachers, and the profit of stu-
dents. I shall cheerfully introduce it into my Academy.

Philadelphia, Nov. 14, 1838.

With a great
I cheerfully concur in sentiment with Mr. Engles, respecting Mr. Greenleaf's
Arithmetic; it is the best work of the kind I have ever seen.
deal of pleasure, I shall introduce the same into my Seminary.

W. ALEXANDER, Classical Teacher, Philadelphia.

I have examined Greenleaf's National Arithmetic with a great deal of satisfaction, and have no hesitation in saying, that it is the most complete am acquainted; and will cheersystem of Mercantile Arithmetic with which as occasion may require. fully recommend

E. GRIFFITHS, Teacher of Mathematics, Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Nov. 12, 1838.

The undersigned entirely concur in the opinions expressed by Messrs. Engles, Alexander, and Griffiths, respecting Mr. Greenleaf's Arithmetic.

JOHN W. FAIRES,
B. P. HUNT,
JAMES P. ESPY,

Teachers in Philadelphia

I have examined Mr. Greenleaf's National Arithmetic with some care, and am much pleased with its arrangement; his examples, under each rule, THOMAS MCADAM. are numerous and appropriate: I am so well satisfied, that I intend to introduce it into my Seminary.

Philadelphia, Nov. 14, 1838.

We fully concur with the gentlemen, who have already given recommendations of the National Arithmetic, considering the work well calculated to give youth a correct knowledge of the principles of Arithmetic.

WM. VOGDES,
E. O. KENDALL,

Philadelphia Centre High School.

Copy of a letter from G. W. Harby, Esq., Principal of Harby's Academy, New
Orleans, addressed to the Publishers.

Gentlemen: Viewing the publication of School Books of the first importance,
it was with much pleasure that I received Greenleaf's National Arithmetic.
For fifteen years, and upwards, I have devoted my life to the instruction of
youth, during which time many Arithmetics have fallen under my inspection. I
take a strong interest in every work that pertains to mathematical learning, and
unhesitatingly pronounce Greenleaf's Arithmetic an important treasure to Acad-
emies; it is raught with a great deal of care, and in an easy, plain, and uni-
form style. His Geometrical, Mechanical, and Astronomical Problems are con-
cise and clear: they lead the youthful mind to the exercise of a little patience,-
not so arduous as to fatigue, but sufficiently laborious to call the mental faculties
into exercise, and to create a taste for mathematical knowledge, and for scientific
discovery and invention, which has lately so conspicuously crowned some of
I shall make it the standard book in
our countrymen with brilliant success.
my Institution, and recommend it to others of my profession.
I remain, gentlemen, your obedient servant,

New Orleans, August 22, 1839.

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GEORGE W. HARBY.