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TALES from AMERICAN HISTORY. [Nos. IX
X. and XI. of the Boy's and Girl's Library.] |
 | Martin Faber |  |
TALES from AMERICAN HISTORY. [Nos. IX
X. and XI. of the Boy's and Girl's Library.]
The writer of these Tales has had in view two chief purposes,—
he one to convey to the juvenile reader a general idea
of the incidents connected with the discovery and subsequent
history of the American continent: the other to excite an interest
in the subject which shall create a desire for more minute
and extensive information. These purposes have been effected
with much success, and the volumes will be found instructive
and entertaining. In the majority of instances, the Tales have
been selected with reference to the illustration of some moral
principle; and the frequent opportunities afforded for the introduction
of reflections leading to the cultivation of piety and religion
have been ably and zealously improved. As a school-book
this collection of Historical Tales is calculated to be eminently
serviceable; and there can be no doubt that their introduction
into seminaries will be attended with both pleasure and
advantage to the scholars.
“It is sufficient praise for this work to say that it is by the
author of `American Popular Lessons,' of whose powers of presenting
knowledge to the young mind in a graceful and attractive
garb the public are not now to be informed.”
—N. Y. Evening Post.
“A collection which is really deserving of its title. We have
looked over these Tales with great pleasure, and find them full
of interest and instruction.”
—N. Y. Advorate.
“One of the best works that can be put into the hands of our
youth. It presents all the circumstances respecting the discovery
of this country, in a condensed form, clothed in language
calculated to interest the young. It ought to be in the hands
of every youth; and it cannot be too early or too extensively introduced
into our schools.”
—The Cabinet of Religion.
`The stories are highly interesting, and abound with pleasing
illustrations and notices of the history, original inhabitants, productions,
and first settlers of our own portion of the globe.”
—Courier and Enquirer.
ROXOBEL. By Mrs. Sherwood, Author of
“The Lady of the Manor,” &c. In 3 vols.
18mo. With engravings.
“—An interesting story...It is in Mrs. Sherwood's
happiest manner, and though intended for the instruction
and amusement of the young, will rivet the attention of
readers of unvitiated taste of every age. We recommend
it as an excellent and instructive book.”
—N. Y. American.
“There is not a page or a line in this work that the pure
and virtuous may not read with pleasure.”
—Am. Traveller.
“A vein of strict morality runs through her writings, and
all her sentiments upon the incidents which she chooses
for subjects are calculated to draw forth the finest and most
honourable feelings of our nature.”
—N. Y. Even. Journal.
NATURAL HISTORY of INSECTS.
Illustrated by numerous engravings. 18mo.
“Of all studies, perhaps, there is none more captivating
than that of animated nature...The present volume is
peculiarly useful and agreeable.”
—N. Y. Mirror.
“The subject is full of interest and satisfaction, and is
adapted to all classes of readers.”
—Adv. Evening Journal.
“It is the duty of every person having a family to put this
excellent work into the hands of his children.”
—Mer. Adv.
“It seems to us that it will prove at once agreeable and
instructive to persons of all classes.”
—N. Y. Daily Adv
SIR EDWARD SEAWARD'S NARRATIVE
of his SHIPWRECK, &c. Edited
by Miss Jane Porter. 3 vols. 12mo.
“We have finished the perusal of this most agreeable
work, and almost regret that the pleasure of a first perusal
has gone by; though it is one of those books which will
bear reading again and again.”
—Commercial Advertiser.
“It is a narrative of great interest, told in a plain, unpretending
style, in a religious and moral tone.”
—Standard,
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