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GUMMERE'S ASTRONOMY.

AN ELEMENTARY TREATISE ON ASTRONOMY, in Two Parts: the first containing a clear and compendions View of the Theory; the second, a number of Practical Problems. To which are added Solar, Lunar, and other Astronomical Tables. By John Gammere, A. M., &c. &c. Fourth Edition vised and adapted to the present state of the science, by E. Otis Kendall, A. M., Professor of Mathematics and Astronomy in the Central High School of Philadelphia.

The sale of three editions of this work, consisting of four thousand five hundred copies in all, and its use, for some years past, ns a text-book, in many collegiate institutions of the first rank in the United States (e. g. the U. S. Military Academy at West Point, Union College, the University of Pennsylvania, Wesleyan University, and the Public High School of Philadelphia.) would seem to render commendation unnecessary, to establish its claims to the favorable consideration of instructors; but the names of the two gentlemen whose opinions are appended, as well as their qualifications to judge of the merits of the work, are so well known, that the publishers are induced to add the weight of these opinions to the already firmly established reputation of the work.

From Professor A. D. Bache, LL. D., Superintendent U. S. Coast Survey

The undersigned, having used the second edition of Gummere's Astronomy as a text-book in the University of Pennsylvania for several years, and a third edition for a year, when last connected with the University, has had a good opportunity to judge of its merits, and recommends it strongly for its clear style and perspicuous arrangement. The Appendix to the third edition contains matter of the highest interest to the practical astronomer as well as to the student. A. D. BACHE, Late Prof. of Natural Philosophy, Univ. of Pa.

Messrs. E. C. & J. BIDDLE.

Extract from a Letter to the Author. RESPECTED FRIEND:-In returning to you my thanks for the copy of your work, I am happy in having it in my power to bear testimony to the favourable opinion which the late Dr. Bowditch entertained of the merits of the former edition. When I first engaged in astronomical computations, some years ago, I applied to the doctor for some direction as to the choice of suitable practical books. He was not without those European preferences so common to our scientific men, yet, without hesitation, he pronounced "Gummere's Astronomy" the best book obtainable for my purpose. Since then, it has been one of my principal guidebooks, and one which I have always taken a pleasure in recommending to those wishing to become acquainted with the science, &c. Respectfully, your friend, NOVEMBER 28th, 1813.

MONGE'S STATICS.

JOHN DOWNES.

AN ELEMENTARY TREATISE ON STATICS, by Gaspard Monge. With a biographical notice of the Author. Translated from the French, by Woods Baker, A. M., of the United States Coast Survey.

The original work has long been known and highly admired by those familiar with the scientific literature of France, having gone through eight editions at Paris and several at Brussels. Prof. A. D. Bache designates it the classic of the geometrical method, and well adapted to the use of the students in our Colleges, Academies and High Schools." Prof. McCulloh, of Princeton College, says, "I have long thought that the publication of a translation of the admirable Elementary Treatise on Staties of Monge would render important service to the cause of science and education in our country: the original work is above all need of praise; the production of a great master, yet so perfectly clear and simple as to be of easy comprehension to the minds even of children, and as thorough as it is plain;" in which opinion, Prof. Kendall, of the Central High School of Philadelphia concurs; and Prof. J. F. Frazer, of the University of Pennsylvania, writes: "I am glad to learn that you are about to publish a translation of Monge's Elementary Treatise on Statics. It is a work distinguished by the clearness of its method and the simplicity and general elegance of its demonstrations: and will, in my opinion, be of great value to our instructors as a text-book." The work has been adopted as a text-book for the Senior and Junior classes of Princeton College.

MAP OF THE WORLD AS KNOWN TO THE ANCIENTS. MAP OF THE WORLD AS KNOWN TO THE ANCIENTS; designed for the use of Colleges, Academies, and other Schools, and for students of ancient history generally; and especially adapted to illustrate the treatise on Classical Geography, contained in Fiske's Eschenburg's "Manual of Classical Literature."

This map, which is just published, (July, 1851,) has been compiled with great care, and is believed to conform to the best authorities. It is very copious, yet easily legible; and, being printed in colors, presents a very beautiful appearance. Size 61 by 50 inches. MOUNTED ON ROLLERS; PRICE, $5 PER COPY.

MANUAL OF CLASSICAL LITERATURE.

FOURTH EDITION-NINTH THOUSAND.

MANUAL OF CLASSICAL LITERATURE, from the German of John J. Eschenburg. With Additions by Professor Fiske, of Amherst College. The work comprises five parts:-1. Classical Geography and Chronology. 2. Mythology of the Greeks and Romans. 3. Greek and Roman Antiquities. 4. Archæology of Greek and Rocian Literature and Art. 5. History of Ancient Literature, Greek and Roman. Fourth edition, much enlarged and improved; illustrated by twenty finely executed copper-plates, and by wood-cuts representing more than four hundred different objects. In addition to these illustrations, thirty-two finely executed copper-plate engravings, referred to in the Manual, are bound as a SUPPLEMENTAL VOLUME.

The MANUAL has been placed among the text-books in many of the colleges of the United States, e. g., Harvard, Wesleyan, and Miami Universities; Universities of Pennsylvania and Alabama; Union, Rutger's, Amherst, Middlebury, Dartmouth, Bowdoin, W. Reserve, Marietta, Lafayette, and Hamilton colleges, &c.

FISKE'S CLASSICAL ANTIQUITIES.

This work, which is designed for use in High Schools and Academies, comprises the first three parts of the "Manual of Classical Literature." It is an 8vo volume of about 350 pages, and embraces five distinct treatises:-1. Classical Geography and Topography; 2. Classical Chronology; 3. Greek and Roman Mythology; 4. Greek Antiquities; 5. Roman Antiquities. With copper-plate and wood engravings, illustrating more than 300 objects. Its price is one-half that of the "Manual."

PEALE'S GRAPHICS.

GRAPHICS, THE ART OF ACCURATE DELINEATION. A System of School Exercise for the Education of the Eye, and the training of the Hand, as auxiliary to Writing, Geography, and Drawing. With an Introduction for the use of Teachers, explanatory of the first Education of the Eye, especially calculated for Primary Schools and young beginners. By R. Peale, late Professor of Graphics in the High School of Philadelphia.

In use in the Public Schools of Philadelphia, in Rutger's Female Institute, N. Y., and in many other seminaries of high repute in various parts of the Union.

CONTROLLERS' COPY-SLIPS.

These Copy-Slips are of the old-fashioned round style of writing, as opposed to the Carstairian or angular style; and consist of four sets, viz., Large Text-hand, Text-hand, Roundhand, and Introduction to Running-hand; each set containing 24 to 26 slips, or sentences, commencing with different letters of the alphabet. These sets or alphabets are stitched in book-form, or pasted on separate slips of binder's board. In this latter form they are used in the Public Schools of Philadelphia, where its economy has been satisfactorily tested.

HARDING'S ALPHABETICAL OUTLINES. ALPHABETICAL OUTLINES in German Text, Old English, Plain and Ornamental Print; together with examples of shading in each style. By W. A. Harding.

DRAWING-BOOK OF FLOWERS AND FRUIT. DRAWING-BOOK OF FLOWERS AND FRUIT; with beautifully colored illustrations. Designed for the use of schools, private pupils, and amateurs. By Mrs. Anne Hill.

We have never seen any thing of the kind, of American production, that could be at all compared with it, and cannot well imagine how the wealth and experience of Europe could produce a more excellent book of instruction, for the use of seminaries, private pupils, and amateurs. The designs and coloring appear faultless. The mechanical portions have been confided to master hands, and the very first artists in the country have warmly commended the whole work."-Saturday Courier.

PROGRESSIVE LESSONS IN THE PAINTING OF FLOWERS AND FRUIT.

BY MRS. ANNE HILL.

The series consists of six sheets, each containing four studies, beautifully colored and gradually increasing in difficulty of execution. The price of the set is $1.50; of the num bers separately, Nos. 1 and 2, each 25 cents; Nos. 3 and 4, each 314 cents, and Nos. 5 and each 37 conts.

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M'MURTRIE'S SCIENTIFIC LEXICON.

A TEXT-BOOK IN THE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL OF PHILADELPHIA,

LEXICON SCIENTIARUM.

A DICTIONARY OF TERMS used in the various branches of Anatomy, Astronomy, Botany, Geology, Geometry, Hygiene, Mineralogy, Natural Philosophy, Physiology, Zoology, &c. By Henry M Murtrie, M. D., etc., Professor of Anatomy, Physiology, and Natural History, in the Central High School of Philadelphia.

From Samuel George Morton, M. D., Vice-President of the Academy of Natural Sciences, of Philadelphia; formerly President of the Association of American Geologists and Naturalists, author of "Crania Americana," "Crania Egyptica," dc. dc.

I have examined Dr. M'Murtrie's Dictionary of Scientific Terms, and believe it to be admirably adapted to the explanation of the numerous technicalities that are inseparably connected with every department of Science. Such a glossary is indeed indispensable to the learner, who by its aid will find every step facilitated and much time saved.

PHILADELPHIA, October 27, 1847.

SAMUEL GEORGE MORTON.

From M. H. Boyè, Professor of Chemistry in the Central High School, Philadelphia, de. Laboratory, at Old Mint, PHILADELPHIA, October 19, 1847.

I have been much pleased with Dr. M'Murtrie's Scientific Dictionary. Such a work has been long needed to enable the student to acquire a correct knowledge of the derivation and meaning of the various scientific terms: It will also be found very convenient to more advanced scholars, as a book of reference. I therefore take great pleasure in recommending it to the public in general. M. H. BOYE.

CLEVELAND'S COMPENDIUM OF ENGLISH LITERATURE.

A COMPENDium of engLISH LITERATURE, chronologi cally arranged, from Sir John Mandeville (14th century) to William Cowper (close of 18th century;) consisting of Biographical Sketches of the Authors, choice Selections from their works; with Notes explanatory and illustrative, and directing to the best Editions, and to various criticisms. Designed as a text-book for Schools and Academies, and Colleges, as well as for private reading. By Charles D. Cleveland.

Adopted as a text-book in the Public Normal and Grammar Schools of Philadelphia, the Public High Schools of Hartford, Providence, dc. dc.

From Rev. John Ludlow, D. D., Provost of the University of Pennsylvania.

The public are greatly indebted to you for placing before our youth this Compendium of English Literature. I hope it will command the attention which it certainly deserves; and if my name would have any influence, I would most earnestly recommend it to every young lady especially, who desires a "finished" education.

Departing from my usual custom, if you or your publishers should deem this note of any use to extend the circulation of your valuable work, it is heartily at your service. UNIVERSITY OF PENNA., January 13, 1848.

From Professor Goodrich, of Yale College.

JOHN LUDLOW.

I have read Professor Cleveland's "Compend' m of English Literature" with lively interest. The selections are made with uncommon taste and judgment. The biographical notices and critical estimates prefixed to the extracts appear to me accurate and discrimi nating, and they certainly add much to the interest of the work, which supplies a want that has long been felt, and which must, I think, when known, be deemed an almost indispensable auxiliary in the highest classes of our schools and academies, in the study of English Literature. CHAUNCEY A. GOODRICH.

NEW HAVEN, January 20, 1848.

From Rev. Charles B. Haddock, D. D., Professor of Intellectual Philosophy and English Literature in Dartmouth College.

"MY DEAR SIR-I have read your Compendium with great satisfaction and delight. It 8 a work much needed, and exceedingly well executed. The plan is, so far as I know, quito original: the biographical sketches are judicious and elegantly written; and the selection of authors, and of passages from their works, in an eminent degree fitted to intro duce the student to the most finished and most wholesome portions of our Literatu.e-the richest, noblest Literature the world has yet produced."

CLEVELAND'S

ENGLISH LITERATURE OF THE 19th CENTURY. ENGLISH LITERATURE OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY, Chronologically Arranged. Consisting of biographical sketches of the authors and selections from their works; with notes explanatory, illustrative, and directing to the best editious and various criticisms; being a sequel to the "Compendium of English Literature." Designed as a text-book for Colleges, Academies and the highest classes in other schools. By

Charles D. Cleveland.

The extensive use of the "Compendium of English Literature" in schools, throughout the United States, and the high commendation which it has received from the leading periodicals of England, assure the publishers that the present volume, which, in its general plan, is similar, and, in the list of authors, probably more attractive to readers generally, will meet the favor of those desirous to promote a refined literary taste in the rising generation.

HARRISON ON THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE.

THE RISE, PROGRESS, AND PRESENT STRUCTURE OF THE English Language. By the Rev. Matthew Harrison, A. M., Rector of Church Oakley, Hants, and late Fellow of Queen's College, Oxford.

OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.

"Rarely have we been more disappointed-favourably, we mean-than by the examination of this handsome volume. Instead of another abortive attempt to improve on Lindley Murray, which we expected to find, we found a most entertaining and instructive work on the gradual rise and development of the English language, containing an historical sketch of the various tribes and people who have occupied Britain at different times, and showing the various tongues which have contributed to make up the medley which we call the English language. The manner in which this has been done is explained by numerous examples, and the genius and character of the English language are described; the sources of corruption are designated; the present structure of the language is very thoroughly explained, and the construction of the different parts of speech, and their nature and use, illustrated by pertinent examples. Take it all in all, the volume before us contains more valuable, readable-yea, and entertaining-matter, than any work we have met with for many a day."-Boston Daily Evening Traveller.

"A work of a class of which English literature has very few, and of which there is neces sity for very many.... Mr. Harrison's book affords capital hints against lack of precision and failure in effect.... It is curious and entertaining enough to be put on the parlor table."-Literary World, New York.

"We commend it to the favorable attention of the lovers of a language in which the cause of liberty is to be pleaded throughout the world."-N. Y. Observer.

"Altogether, the book is a delightful one. Designed mainly for schools and colleges, it will yet find its way into the libraries of men of letters and men of taste, and will do much to correct the growing faults of style in many modern writers. . . . It is in every respect an admirable volume, which, for the sake of the language we love, we trust may have a very extensive circulation."-Evening Bulletin, Philadelphia.

"It should be in the possession of every teacher or public speaker or writer in the land.”— Model American Courier, Philadelphia.

CLEVELAND'S HYMNS FOR SCHOOLS.

HYMNS FOR SCHOOLS; with appropriate Selections from Scripture, and Tunes suited to the metres of the hymns. By Charles D. Cleveland. Second edition, revised and improved. (Just published. July, 1851.)

In this little volume are grouped together the choicest sacred lyrics of our language; there being one for each day in the year, and additional hymns for special occasions. Each hymn is prefaced by an appropriate Scripture-text: and the notes of a number of tunes are appended, whose beauty has kept them popuiar, notwithstanding the love of change which so generally prevails. In this edition, also, the names of the authors of the hymns are given, which to many readers will add interest to the volume.

The work is now used in sennaries of the very first rank in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, &c. &c.

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CRITTENDEN'S BOOK-KEEPING.

AN INDUCTIVE AND PRACTICAL TREATISE ON BOOKkeeping by Single and Double Entry, designed for the use of Private Students, Schools, and Practical Accountants: containing nine sets of books, for imparting a general knowledge of the science; with numerous and varied Entries, and illustrating Single and Partnership Business, both Prosperous and Adverse: also, a set of Steamboat Books; Practical Forms for Keeping Books, calculated to save labor in the various branches of business; Commercial Calculations; a table of Foreign Coins and Moneys of Account, &c. By S. W. Crittenden, Accountant.

That portion of the work especially adapted to impart a knowledge of the general principles of the science, is published as a SCHOOL EDITION.

The above work has been examined by, and received the approval of many of the best practical book-keepers in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, New Orleans, St. Louis, and Cincinnati; and is used in many commercial institutes and other schools in the principal cities of the United States. The elementary portion is simple, clear, comprehensive, and gradually progressive; and the whole work is of a pre-eminently practical character.

THE NEW AMERICAN SPEAKER. BEING A SELECTION OF SPEECHES, DIALOGUES, AND POETRY for the Use of Schools. By Thomas Hughes.

ETYMOLOGICAL CLASS-BOOKS.

1. LYND'S FIRST BOOK OF ETYMOLOGY. 2. LYND'S CLASS-BOOK OF ETYMOLOGY.

3. OSWALD'S ETYMOLOGICAL DICTIONARY AND KEY. Designed to promote precision in the use, and facilitate the acquisition of a knowledge of the English language.

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The above-named series is introduced, in whole or in part, as text-books in the pub lic schools of Philadelphia, Baltimore, New York, Brooklyn, Troy, Utica, Hartford, &c. &c.

From Professor J. S. Hart, Principal of the Philadelphia Central High School. GENTLEMEN-I have examined, with unusual satisfaction, the First Book and Class-Book of Etymology, by Mr. James Lyud. These books, both in their plan and execution, give evidence of having been prepared by one practically acquainted with the difficulties of the subject and able successfully to meet them. I have long considered the study as one of primary importance, and I am free to say, that I think Mr. Lynd's work the greatest ad. vance that has yet been made towards a practical and efficient method of teaching it. The conviction has been for some time gaining ground, that the study of the analysis of words into their elements, of the meaning of these elements, and the method of combining themIn other words, the study of Etymology-is essential, especially to the mere English scholar, to a proper and intelligent comprehension of the language. These exercises, also, like all rational exercises connected with the study of language, have been found to be one of the most efficient means of disciplining the youthful mind. But hitherto serious difficulties have been experienced from the want of text-books precisely adapted to the necessities of English scholars; and many teachers have omitted what they believed to be an important branch of primary instruction, because no method of teaching it had been presented that seemed sufficiently practical. Mr. Lynd's books, I think, will go far to remove this diffculty. They are evidently prepared with care, with reference to the wants of scholars rather than the display of erudition; and on a plan that can hardly fail to commend itself at sight to the experienced teacher.

PHILADELPHIA, June 15, 1847.

Yours, respectfully,

JOHN S. HART.

From Professor C. D. Cleveland, author of "Latin Lessons," "Latin Grammar," de. GENTLEMEN-In republishing "Oswald's Etymological Dictionary," enriched as it is by the sensible and well-written "Introduction" of Dr. Keagy, you have done a real service to the cause of sound education. It is the best work of the kind (designed for schools) that I have yet seen, and it must have an extensive circulation; for in every well-regulated Echool, taught by competent masters, Etymology will form a prominent branch of study as long as there is an inseparable connection between clearness of thought and a correct use of language. Yours, respectfully, C. D. CLEVELAND

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