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EDUCATION.
A New Abridgement of AINSWORTH'S DICTIONARY,
English and Latin, for the use of Grammar Schools. By
John Dymock, LL. D., with Notes, by Charles Anthon.
1 vol. 18mo.
In this edition are introduced several alterations and improvements, for the
special purpose of facilitating the labor and increasing the knowledge of the
young scholar.
GREEK and ENGLISH LEXICON. By D. Donnegan. Abridged
for the use of Schools. In 1 vol. royal 18mo., containing above
800 pages.
This work is printed on a handsome distinct type, and contains as much
matter as many of the larger lexicons; but owing to the form in which it is
printed, it is sold at such price as to be within the reach of all students. It
offers more advantages to the young student than any other lexicon now in use.
The vocabulary is more extensive and complete—comprising not only words
found in the classics, but also such as are found in the writings of Hippocrates
and the Greek physicians. The meanings attached to words by the several
writers are also given.
Words are given in alphabetical order in every poetical and dialectic variety.
The conjugation of verbs and flection of nouns are more complete than in
other lexicons;—the meanings of words fuller and more correct—there being
first a primary and then a secondary meaning, each distinguished from the
metaphorical and idiomatical. Phrases are also given when they note any
peculiarity in signification. The etymology of words is only omitted where it is
confused or disputed. There is nothing left out which the young student would
find necessary in studying the classics, and which would enable him to understand
the true meaning of a word. In short, in this work the essential advantages
of a good Dictionary are combined with those of a good Grammar—advantages
not found in any Greek and English lexicon now used.
ELEMENTS of MECHANICS. By James Renwick, Esq.,
Professor of Natural and Experimental Philosophy, Columbia
College, N. Y. In 8vo. with numerous Engravings.
“We think this decidedly the best treatise on Mechanics, which has issued
from the American press, that we have seen; one, too, that is alike creditable to
the writer, and to the state of science in this country.”
—American Quarterly Rev.
ELEMENTS of OPTICS. By David Brewster. First American
edition, with Notes and Additions, by A. D. Bache, Professor
of Natural Philosophy and Chemistry in the University
of Pennsylvania. 18mo.
“The author has given proof of his well-known industry, and extensive acquaintance
with the results of science in every part of Europe.”
—Monthly Mag.
“The subject is, as might be expected, ably treated, and clearly illustrated.”
—
U. S. Jour.
A TREATISE on HYDROSTATICS and PNEUMATICS.
By the Rev. Dionysius Lardner, LL. D. F. R. S. &c. First
American from the first London edition, with Notes by Benjamin
F. Joslin, M. D., Professor of Natural Philosophy in Union
College.
“It fully sustains the favorable opinion we have already expressed as to this
valuable compendium of modern science.”
—Lit. Gaz.
“Dr. Lardner has made a good use of his acquaintance with the familiar facts
which illustrate the principles of science.”
—Monthly Mag.
“It is written with a full knowledge of the subject, and in a popular style,
abounding in practical illustrations of the abstruse operations of these important
sciences.”
—U. S. Jour.
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