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The THIRD CLASS BOOK; comprising Reading Lessons for young scholars. Second edition. Price 373 cents.

The principal end in view, in the compilation of this work, has been to present to the younger classes in our common schools, a book not only adapted to their intellectual capacities, but also adapted to their sympathies and feelings. A story may be perfectly intelligible and powerfully interesting to a child; and at the same time the interest it creates, and the feelings it excites, are those which should belong only to maturer years. For a reading lesson, a story should possess just interest enough to engage and fix the attention of the reader;-any thing short of, or beyond this effect, is aside from the purpose.

The second edition is enlarged, and greatly improved.

The ART of READING: or Rules for the attainment of just and correct enunciation of written language. Mostly selected from WALKER'S Elements of Elocution, and adapted to the use of Schools. Price 50 cents.

WALKER'S Elements of Elocution is a work, which has enjoyed a great reputation both in England and in this country. The correctness of its principles is generally admitted, and the rules it contains are allowed to be the most accurate guide we possess on the subject of reading. It is not however, in its present form, well suited to the purposes of a school book. The volume is too expensive for general use, and contains much which can neither be applied nor understood by the majority of pupils. It occurred to the compiler, that an abridgment of Walker's Treatise divested of all minute disquisition, and rendered strictly practical in its character, might be a useful manual for schools. This idea has been confirmed by some intelligent friends whom he has consulted, and hence this little volume is now offered to the public. The alterations which have been attempted in the present compendium, are not numerous. They consist in occasionally varying the order of the rules, in simplifying their language, and in supplying a few additional examples for practice. Where these changes occur, it is hoped their utility will appear sufficient to justify their introduction.

Will speedily be Published. TACITI OPERA OMNIA, Notis Anglicis Illustrata. 2 vols. 12mo.

This work will be executed for the use of schools on the plan of Gould's editions of Virgil, Ovid, and Horace.

The ELEMENTS of GREEK GRAMMAR, with Notes by R. VALPY, D. D., F. A. S. Sixth Boston edition-carefully revised and corrected at the University Press, Cambridge. Price $1,00.

WILKINS'S ELEMENTS of ASTRONOMY, illustrated with Plates, for the use of Schools and Academies, with Questions. By JOHN H. WILKINS, A. M. Fifth edition. Stereotyped. Price 87 cents.

The design of this work is to exhibit the leading facts and to illustrate the leading principles of Astronomy in a manner interesting and useful to those scholars who do not intend to pursue the subject to great extent. It may be studied without a knowledge of the higher branches of mathematics; and contains familiar illustrations of the most striking phenomena of nature. The work has passed through four editions and the fifth is now published. It is used in the principal schools in Boston and the vicinity; and is coming into very general use. This work is peculiarly adapted for the use of Academies and the higher classes in common Schools.

The BIBLE CLASS TEXT BOOK; or Biblical Catechism, containing questions historical, doctrinal, practical and experimental. Designed to promote an intimate acquaintance with the inspired volume. By HERVEY WILBUR, A. M. Seventeenth edition, revised, improved, enlarged, and stereotyped, with practical questions annexed to the answers. Price 37 cents.

A CATECHISM in three parts. Part first, containing the elements of Religion and Morality; designed for children. Part second, consisting of Questions and Answers, chiefly historical, on the Old Testament. Part third, consisting of similar Questions and Answers on the New Testament; designed for children and young persons. Compiled and recom

mended by the Ministers of the Worcester Association in Massachusetts. Third edition. Price 123 cents.

The foregoing little book, in part compiled from various sources, and in part original, it is believed, will be found to contain important religious instruction in a form adapted to the minds of children and young persons; and it is accordingly recommended by the ministers of the Worcester Association to the people of their respective charges, and to all parents and instructers of youth, with the hope and prayer that, by the blessing of God, it may be instrumental in promoting a knowledge of the holy Scriptures, and in forming youthful minds to virtue and piety.

A PRIMER of the ENGLISH LANGUAGE for the use of Families and Schools. By SAMUEL WORCESTER. Stereotype edition. Price 12 cents.

"The author of this invaluable little manual, has done more for the health and the happiness, as well as the intellectual improvement of infant learners, and for the relief and aid of mothers, than if he had published an octavo volume on the philosophy of instruction or on the duties of mothers. Instead of formally discussing his method, (which appears to us decidedly the best ever offered to the public,) we will furnish some extracts from the work itself, which will serve to give an idea of the spirit of the plan.

In order to teach this Primer, it will be absolutely essential that the instructer should abandon the common method of teaching children to read and spell. The author, therefore, earnestly requests all teachers to attend carefully to the directions which precede the several classes of lessons.

'It is not, perhaps, very important that a child should know the letters before it begins to read, it may first learn to read words by seeing them, hearing them pronounced, and having their meaning illustrated; and afterwards it may learn to analyse them, or name the letters of which they are composed. Those instructers who choose to adopt this method, may commence with Lesson I, and require the scholar to read all the words in six or eight lessons, without attempting to spell them; and then to recommence the book with the alphabet, and spell the words selected from each reading lesson.'

[Further directions will be found in the Author's Preface.]

A work like this, which so happily addresses itself to the very elements of infantine thought and feeling, it would be idle to praise. The book carries, within itself, its best recommendation to a parent's heart."—Journal of Education.

Worcester's Elementary Works on History and Geography.

ELEMENTS of HISTORY, Ancient and Modern, with Historical Charts. By J. E. WORCESTER, A. A. S., S. H. S. Third edition. Price of the History $1,00. Price of the Historical Atlas $1,50.

The Historical Atlas which accompanies the volume, comprises a series of Charts, formed on a new plan, and affording means of facilitating the study of History similar to what are afforded by Maps in the study of Geography. It contains the following Charts :—

1. Chart of General History.

2. Chart of Sacred History.

3. Chart of Ancient Chronology. 4. Chart of Sovereigns of Europe. 5. Chart of Modern Chronology.

6. Historical Chart of England.

7. Historical Chart of France.
8. Chart of American History.
9. Chart of Biography.

10. Chart of Mythology.

Extract from the Advertisement to the Third Edition.

"The approbation which has been expressed of the plan and execution of this work, by the different literary journals, and by various respectable instructers, and distinguished literary gentlemen, and likewise by the public, as indicated by the rapid sale of the first and second editions, call for the grateful acknowledgments of the Author.

"In this third edition the volume has been carefully revised, and the quantity of matter increased. A Chart of Sacred History has been added to the Atlas, and all the other Charts have been altered and improved."

This work has been highly recommended by various literary gentlemen.-President Kirkland and Professors Hedge and Willard, of Harvard University, and the Rev. Dr. Beasley, Provost of Pennsylvania University, say in their recom

mendation;-"We can cheerfully recommend it as the best elementary work of the kind with which we are acquainted."-President Lindsley, of Cumberland College, says;-"I give it the decided preference to every work of the kind with which I am acquainted."

QUESTIONS adapted to the use of WORCESTER'S Elements of History. Price 183 cents.

WORCESTER'S EPITOME of HISTORY, with Historical and Chronological Charts. Price of the Book 50 cents. Atlas 50 cents.

The Atlas contains the four following Charts :—

3. Chart of Modern Chronology.
4. Chart of American History.

1. Chart of General History. 2. Chart of Ancient Chronology. "This Epitome of History and the corresponding Epitome of Geography by the same author, are well adapted, as regards size and cost, to the circumstances of primary and common schools; and the characteristic care and exactness of the author leave little to desire in regard to the character of these books, as works adapted to the objects of education. We earnestly hope that school committees will examine this work and give it a place among their school books."-Journal of Education.

WORCESTER'S ELEMENTS of GEOGRAPHY, Ancient and Modern; with an Atlas, Ancient and Modern. Price of Geography 87 cents. Price of Modern Atlas $1,00. Price of Ancient Atlas 87 cents. Maps in the Ancient Atlas.

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6. Europe.

7. France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, &c.

8. England, Scotland, and Ireland. 9. Asia.

10. Africa.

In this Geography scholars are examined for admission into Harvard and other Colleges. It is also, by order of the School Committee, used in all the public Grammar Schools in Boston, and to great extent through the country.

"Mr. Worcester's Geography appears to us a most excellent manual. It is concise, well arranged, free from redundancies and repetitions, and contains exactly what it should, a brief outline of the natural and political characteristics of each country. The tabular views are of great value."-North American Review.

"I cannot hesitate to pronounce it, on the whole, the best compend of Geography for the use of Academies, that I have ever seen."-Rev. Dr. S. Miller, of Princeton. "Of all the elementary treatises on the subject which have been published, I have seen none with which I am on the whole so well pleased, and which I can so cheerfully recommend to the public."-President Tyler, of Dartmouth College. WORCESTER'S EPITOME of GEOGRAPHY; with an Atlas. Price of Epitome 50 cents. Price of Atlas 75 cents.

The Atlas contains the following Maps:

1. Map of the World.

2. North America.

3. United States."

4. South America.

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9. Roman Empire.

10. Palestine.

11. Comparative Heights of Mountains.

12. Comparative Lengths of Rivers.

13. Statistical Summary of the United

States.

14. Statistical Summary of Europe.

15. Statistical Summary of the Globe.

"Mr. Worcester's success as a geographer renders it unnecessary for us to say any thing more of this little work, than that it bears all the characteristic marks of his former productions. He is accurate, clear, and remarkably happy in condensing the most important particulars, and bringing them down to the ready apprehension of children. The author has one merit almost peculiar to himself.

He has taken unwearied pains to designate the accurate pronunciation of proper names. This is of great utility."-North American Review.

"It would be difficult to collect within the same limits so much exact, useful, and well chosen matter, as is contained in this little volume, and the accompanying Atlas. Mr. Worcester's books have all been distinguished for accuracy and clearness. This is no less so than those which have preceded it-We have seen no book so well adapted to the wants of teachers and learners."--Christian Examiner.

SKETCHES of the EARTH and its INHABITANTS; comprising a Description of the Grand Features of Nature; the Principal Mountains, Rivers, Cataracts, and other Interesting Objects and Natural Curiosities: also of the Chief Cities and Remarkable Edifices and Ruins; together with a View of the Manners and Customs of Different Nations: Illustrated by One Hundred Engravings. 2 vols. Price $3,50.

Extracts from Reviews, &c.

"We have attentively perused these 'Sketches,' and have no hesitation in saying that we know of no similar work, in which instruction and amusement are so much combined. The accuracy of the statements, the brevity and clearness of the descriptions, the apposite and often beautiful quotations from books of travels and from other works, continually excite and gratify the curiosity of the reader."— Christian Spectator.

"We consider the 'Sketches' well suited to give a large fund of entertainment and instruction to the youthful mind."-North American Review.

"We know of no book which would be more suitable to be read by scholars in our higher schools, and which would excite more interest in the family circle."R. I. American.

"These volumes are extremely entertaining, and may be recommended to the perusal of those even, who conceive themselves to be past the necessity of elementary instruction."-Christian Examiner.

"The Sketches,' &c. form a most valuable companion to the Elements of Geography,' admirably calculated to interest the attention, and impart useful knowledge to our youth."-Roberts Vaux, Esq.

"The work is, in my opinion, ably executed, and well fitted to be both popular and useful."-Rev. Dr. S. Miller.

WORCESTER'S GEOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY, or Universal Gazetteer, Ancient and Modern. Second edition, in 2 vols. Bound. Price $11,00.

A GAZETTEER of the UNITED STATES abstracted from the Universal Gazetteer of the Author. With enlargement of the principal articles, by J. E. WORCESTER. 1 vol. 8vo. Bound, price $2,50.

Will speedily be Published. XENAPHONTIS ANABASIS, cum Notulis Anglicis et Quæstionibus. 2 vols. 12 mo.

This work will be prepared for the use of Schools, on the same plan with Gould's edition of Virgil, Horace, and Ovid.

The FRENCH ACCIDENCE or Elements of French Grammar. By WILLIAM B. FowLE, Instructer of the Monitorial School, Boston.

The prevailing custom of requiring young children to commence the study of the French language, has led to the publication of this Accidence. The author found that his younger pupils were unable distinctly to collect the leading principles of French Grammar from the bulky works commonly used, and that the more advanced pupils often experienced some difficulty in finding the information they sought, not because it was not in the book, but because there was so much else there. It is believed that all the essentials of French Grammar are contained in this compend, and that they are so arranged as to be distinct and obvious. Should this Accidence be found useful, it will be followed by a small volume of Exercises adapted to it.

GARDNER'S TWELVE INCH GLOBES.

$26,00 per pair.

These Globes are now very generally used in the Schools and Academies of New England.

RECOMMENDATIONS.

Cambridge, Jan. 23, 1824. Mr. J. W. GARDNER appears to have made himself acquainted with the best methods of constructing artificial Globes, and to have used all due care in the construction of his work. The stars are laid down singly, and the number and outline of the constellations are given, according to the latest and most approved catalogues and charts of the heavens. The terrestial Globe is understood to have been constructed in a similar manner, by means of the best tables of the latitude and longitude of places. These Globes are accordingly recommended as well adapted to the purposes of elementary instruction in Geography and Astronomy. JOHN FARRAR, Prof. of Math. and Nat. Phil. in Harvard University.

Boston, Jan. 22, 1824. Rev. and Dear Sir,-I have examined, with a great deal of care, Mr. Gardner's Terrestrial Globe, and find it very accurately executed according to the latest discoveries and the best tables. The coasts are carefully laid down, with an extraordinary degree of minuteness, from the best established authorities. The outlines are consequently very exact. All important places in the interior of continents, where the latitude and longitude have been well ascertained, are also laid down with the same care.

With great respect, your obedient servant, Rev. President KIRKLAND.

GEO. B. EMERSON.

Harvard University, Cambridge, 23 Jan. 1824. Sir,-After the opinion expressed by Professor Farrar of your ability and fidelity in the construction of your Globes; and after the testimonial of Mr. George B. Emerson, who has examined your Terrestrial, and of Mr. James Hayward, who bas paid particular attention to your Celestial Globe, (one of these gentlemen having been lately and the other being now in the department of Mathematics, Natural Philosophy, and Astronomy in this University, and both well known for their accurate acquaintance with these branches of science,) I can have no doubt that these productions of your skill and labor are fully entitled to peculiar favor and patronage. I am, Sir, with esteem, your obedient servant, J. T. KIRKLAND, President.

Mr. J. W. GARDNER.

GARDNER'S NEW FOUR INCH GLOBES.

Price $2,00 each.

In consequence of the increased demand for GARDNER's twelve inch GLOBES, the author has been induced to publish a pair of four inch Celestial and Terrestial, corresponding in every respect with the twelve inch, except the omission of the names; which present an entirely new and interesting exercise in Geography and Astronomy.

BOSTON BOOKSTORE.

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