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HISTORY AND GENERAL LITERATURE.

PROFESSOR HOLMES.

This school is divided into two distinct classes—one of History,
and one of Literature. Either study may be pursued separately.
A diploma is granted for proficiency in both branches: a certificate
for proficiency in one.

HISTORY.

In the Historical class the successions, revolutions and aspects
of the principal nations of the world are considered in such a
manner as to afford a general view of the evolution of civilization.

In the absence of appropriate text-books, the following are
used: Schmitz' Manual of Ancient History, Smith's History of
Greece, Gibbon abridged by Smith, Taylor's Manual of Modern
History.

LITERATURE.

In the class of General Literature, attention is confined to the
study of the English language and Literature.

Suitable text-books are unattainable in this department. The
following are employed:

Spalding's History of English Literature, Shaw's Outlines of
General Literature; Shakespeare's Complete Works; Aiken's
British Poets.

Additions to the course will be made as opportunity offers.