University of Virginia Library

EDUCATION.

LESSONS ON THINGS, intended to improve
Children in the Practice of Observation, Reflection
and Description, on the System of
Pestalozzi, edited by John Frost, A. M.

The publishers request the attention of
teachers, school committees, and all who are
desirous of improving the methods of instruction,
to this work, which is on a plan hitherto
unattempted by any school-book in this country,
and which has been attended with extraordinary
success in England.

The following remarks on the work are extracted
from the "Quarterly Journal of Education."

"This little volume is a `corrected and re-corrected' edition
of lessons actually given to children, and, therefore,
possesses a value to which no book made in the closet
an lay claim, being the result of actual experiment.
The work consists of a number of lessons, divided into
have series; beginning with subjects the most easy and
elementary, it gradually increases in difficulty, each successive
step being adapted to the mind of the child as it
requires fresh stores of knowledge.

"Every part of these lessons is interesting to the child,
both on account of the active operation into which his
own mind is necessarily called by the manner in which
the lessons are given; and also by the attractive nature
of many of the materials which form the subject of the
lessons. In the first and most elementary series, the pupil
simply taught to make a right use of his organs of
sense, and to exercise his judgment so far only as relates
to the objects about him; and accordingly the matter
brought before him at this stage, is such that its obvious
properties can be discovered and described by a child who
has acquired a tolerable knowledge of his mother tongue."

OUTLINES OF HISTORY, from the Earliest
Records to the Present Time. Prepared for
the Use of Schools, with Questions, by John
Frost, A. M.

"The main object of the work is, by giving a selection
of interesting and striking facts from more elaborate histories,
properly and carefully arranged, with chronological
tables, to render the study of general history less dry and
repulsive than it has been heretofore. This, we think is
fully accomplished. Very great care appears to have been
bestowed on the selections, and in arranging the chronological
tables, as well as in the classification of the historical
matter into parts and chapters. The work will
sufficiently recommend itself to all who examine it."—
Sat Evening Post.

"To concentrate in one comparatively small volume, a
complete epitome of the entire history of the world, ancient
and modern, so treated as to present a correct image
of it, would seem to be an object to be wished for, rather
than expected; the `Outlines of History,' however, realize
this object."—Aatie Journal.

"We consider that Mr. F has done a service to schools,
by the time and labor which he has bestowed upon this
work; the marginal dates will be found of great service,
but the chapters of questions upon the text, and upon the
ap, to illustrate the geography of the history, will especially
recommend the work to the attention of teachers."—U.
S. Gazette.

FRENCH.

BY A. BOLMAR.

A COLLECTION OF COLLOQUIAL
PHRASES on every Topic necessary to maintain
Conversation, arranged under different
heads, with numerous remarks on the peculiar
pronunciation and use of various words—the
whole so disposed as considerably to facilitate
the acquisition of a correct pronunciation of
the French. By A. Bolmar. One vol. 18mo.

A SELECTION OF ONE HUNDRED
PERRIN'S FABLES, accompanied by a Key,
containing the text, a literal and free translation,
arranged in such a manner as to point
out the difference between the French and the
English idiom, also a figured pronunciation of
the French, according to the best French works
extant on the subject; the whole preceded by
a short treatise on the sounds of the French
language, compared with those of the English.

Les AVENTURES de TELEMAQUE
par FENELON, accompanied by a Key to
the first eight books; containing like the Fables—the
Text—a Literal—and Free Translation;
intended as a Sequel to the Fables.

The expression `figured pronunciation,' is above employed
to express that the words in the Key to the French
Fables are spelt and divided as they are pronounced. It is
what Walker has done in his Critical Pronouncing Dictionary;
for instance, he indicates the pronunciation of the
word enough, by dividing and spelling it thus, e-nuf. In
the same manner I indicate the pronunciation of the word
comptaient thus, kon to. As the understanding of the
figured pronunciation of Walker requires the student to
be acquainted with the primitive sounds of the English vowels,
he must likewise, before he can understand the figured
pronunciation of the French, make himself acquainted with
the 20 primitive sounds of the French vowels. This any
intelligent person can get from a native, or from anybody
who reads French well, in a few hours.

A COMPLETE TREATISE ON THE GENDERS
OF FRENCH NOUNS; in a small
pamphlet of fourteen pages.

This little work, which is the most complete
of the kind, is the fruit of great labor, and will
prove of immense service to every learner.

ALL THE FRENCH VERBS, BOTH REGULAR
AND IRREGULAR, in a small volume.

The verbs être to be, avoir to have, parler to speak,
finer to finish, recevoir to receive, vendre to sell, se
lever to rise, se bien porter to be well, s'en aller to go
away, are here all conjugated through—affirmatively
—negatively—interrogatively—and negatively and interrogatively—an
arrangement which will greatly facilitate
the scholar in his learning the French verbs,
and which will save the master the trouble of explaining
over and over again what may be much more
easily learned from books, thus leaving him more time
to give his pupil, during the lesson, that instruction
which cannot be found in books, but which must be
learned from a master.

NEUMAN'S SPANISH AND ENGLISH
DICTIONARY. New Edition, in one vol.
16mo.

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 Review.

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."—Lt 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.

An ESSAY ON MORAL CULTURE, addressed
to Parents and Teachers. By M. M.
Carll. 18mo.

An ELEMENTARY TREATISE ON ALGEBRA,
Theoretical and Practical; with
attempts to simplify some of the more difficult
parts of the science, particularly the
demonstration of the Binomial Theorem, in
its most general form; the Solution of
Equations of the higher orders; the Summation
of Infinite Series, &c. By J. R. Young.
First American edition, with Additions and
Improvements, by Samuel Ward, Jun. 8vo.

"A new and ingenious general method of solving
Equations has been recently discovered by Messrs. H.
Atkinson, Holdred, and Horner, independently of each
other. For the best practical view of this new method
and its applications, consult the Elementary Treatise on
Algebra, by Mr. J. R. Young, a work which deserves our
cordial recommendation."—Dr. Gregory's edition of Hutton's
Mathematics.

"For the summation of Infinite Series the author
gives a new and ingenious method, which is very easy
and extensive in its application."—Newcastle Mag.

By the same Author.

ELEMENTS OF GEOMETRY; containing
a new and universal Treatise on the Doctrine
of Proportions, together with Notes,
in which are pointed out and connected
several important errors that have hitherto
remained unnoticed in the writings of Geometers.
Also, an Examination of the various
Theories of Parallel Lines that have
been proposed by Legendre, Bertrand, Ivory,
Leslie, and others.

"His observations on the theory of parallel lines, the
labor he has bestowed on the doctrines of proportion, as
well as his corrections of many errors of preceding Geometers,
and supplying their defects, together with his
minute attention to accuracy throughout, may be justly
considered as rendering his performance valuable, especially
to the learner."—Philosophical Magazine.

"We have never seen a work so free from pretension
and of such great merit. Various fallacies latent in the
reasoning of some celebrated mathematicians, both of
ancient and modern date, are pointed out and discussed
in a tone of calm moderation, which we regret to say is
not always employed in the scientific world."—Monthly
Magazine.

"This is a work of valuable information, the conception
of a most enlightened mind and executed with a
simplicity which cannot but carry the important truth
it speaks of home to the conviction of every understanding."—Weekly
Times.

The ELEMENTS OF ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY;
comprehending the Doctrine
of the Conic Sections, and the General
Theory of Curves and Surfaces of the second
order, with a variety of local Problems
on Lines and Surfaces. Intended for the
use of Mathematical Students in Schools
and Universities.

"If works like the present be introduced generally
into our schools and colleges, the continent will not long
boast of its immense superiority over the country of
Newton, in every branch of modern analytical science."
—Atlas.

THE ELEMENTS OF MECHANICS, comprehending
Statics and Dynamics, with a copious
Collection of Mechanical Problems, intended
for the use of Mathematical Students,
in Schools and Universities; with numerous
Plates. Revised and corrected by John D.
Williams. 1 vol. 8vo.

ELEMENTS OF THE INTEGRAL CALCULUS;
with its Applications to Geometry,
and to the Summation of Infinite Series, &c.
Revised and corrected by Michael O'Shannessy,
A. M. One vol. 8vo.

"The volume before us forms the third of an analytical
course, which commences with the `Elements of
Analytical Geometry.' More elegant text-books do not
exist in the English language, and we trust they will
speedily be adopted in our Mathematical Seminaries.
The existence of such auxiliaries will, of itself, we hope,
prove an inducement to the cultivation of Analytical
Science; for, to the want of such elementary works, the
indifference hitherto manifested in this country on the
subject is, we apprehend, chiefly to be ascribed. Mr.
Young has brought the science within the reach of every
intelligent student, and, in so doing, has contributed to
the advancement of mathematical learning in Great
Britain."—Presbyterian Review, January, 1832.

"We remember the time when such a work as this
would have been invaluable, and we do not think that
any late publication has superseded the necessity of it."
—Spectator, September 24, 1831.

ELEMENTS OF THE DIFFERENTIAL
CALCULUS; comprehending the General
Theory of Curve Surfaces, and of Curves of
Double Curvature. Revised and corrected
by Michael O'Shannessy, A. M. One vol.
12mo.

"The whole Elements of the Differential Calculus,
comprehending all that is most valuable in the large
works of the most celebrated Analysis, are contained in
one volume, beautifully printed on a fine paper, and
neatly bound in cloth. It appears to be in every respect
well fitted for a Class Book, and can scarcely fail to be
very generally adopted."—Presbyterian Review, September,
1831.

"There are no affected changes of method; there is
no parade of original plan, or of novelty of principle;
and yet there is much original matter, much original
reasoning, and, what is of more value than all questions
about originality in an elementary treatise, there is a
perspicuity, a unity of method prevailing in all its parts,
that renders it more than any book we have seen peculiarly
adapted to instruction.

"It is not, however, as an elegant and perspicuous
development of the first principles of the Calculus, merely,
that we have admired, and therefore recommended
Mr. Young's little work. We have also found much to
commend in it of a more profound character—much that
we look for in vain in larger works, and indeed in all
English books.

"The paralogisms of some other writers, distinguished
ones too, are pointed out in the preface, and in the body
of the work; and many steps which have hitherto been
deemed unquestionable, have been shown by Mr. Young
to be altogether fallacious. We wonder, indeed, when
we see them pointed out, why they did not occur to ourselves
nor to any body else till now; and we look upon
the aptitude displayed in these detections to be highly
characteristic of a mind which looks with a laudable
anxiety to the purity of the fundamental principles of
science."—Philosophical Magazine, October, 1831.

ELEMENTS OF PLANE AND SPHERICAL
TRIGONOMETRY; with its applications
to the Principles of Navigation and
Nautical Astronomy, with the necessary
Logarithmic and Trigonometrical Tables.
By J. R. Young. To which is added, some
Original Researches in Spherical Geometry.
By T. S. Davies, Esq. Revised and corrected
by John D. Williams. One vol. 12mo.

"In the Spherical Trigonometry, the fundamental
Theorems are laid down with great clearness and perspicuity,
and the subsequent formulæ are derived both
briefly and elegantly.

"We hope, therefore, that the account we have been
able to offer of this unpretending volume, will have the
effect of calling the attention of younger students, (and
still more of professional tutors,) to it, as a book eminently
calculated to insure an early intimacy with the
practice as well as the principles of Trigonometry, and
of attracting the notice of Geometers generally to the
curious results that appear in the supplemental chapters,
and inducing them to attempt the extension of a branch
of science, which apparently admits of almost unlimited
cultivation."—Philosophical Magazine.

A TREATISE ON ASTRONOMY. By Sir
John F. W. Herschel, F. R. S., &c. One
vol. 12mo.

"The present treatise is in no wise inferior to its predecessor:
it is characterized by the same agreeable and
elegant style, the same facility of illustration—added to
which it possesses unrivalled precision and accuracy of
demonstration. Avoiding, therefore, the abstruse niceties
and the transcendental mathematics of the subject,
the author has nevertheless produced a volume calculated,
we are fully persuaded, to impress upon his readers
the magnitude and importance of the science, and to initiate
them in no mean degree into its mysteries."—Lit.
Gazetts.

A GEOLOGICAL MANUAL. By Henry
T. de la Beche, Esq., F. R. S., F. G. S.,
Member of the Geological Society of
France, &c. In one vol. 8vo., with 104
wood cuts.

"The management of the work is clever, while there
is great merit in the original remarks, and a vast fund
of information throughout."—Atlas.

"Mr. De la Beche's Geological Manual is the first and
best work of the kind, and he has performed his task
with a perfect knowledge of all that has been ascertained
in Geology, and with considerable judgment and taste
in the manner of doing it. So much Geological science
was never before compressed in so small a space."—
Spectator.

"A work of first-rate importance in the science to
which it relates, and which must henceforth take its
place in the library of every student of Geology."—Philosophical
Magazine.

"Even those who cultivate this most fascinating
branch of science only in their Cabinet and Library,
will find that they cannot be without it."—Jameson's
Edinburgh Philosophical Journal.

A COLLECTION OF ITALIAN COLLOQUIAL
PHRASES, on every subject necessary
to maintain Conversation, the whole
so disposed as considerably to facilitate the
acquisition of the Italian language. By an
Italian Gentleman. One vol. 18mo.

NOVELLE ITALIANE.—Stories from Italian
Writers, with a literal, interlinear translation,
on Locke's plan of Classical Instruction,
illustrated with Notes. First American
from the last London edition, with additional
translations and notes. 1 vol. 12mo.

DIALOGHI DISPOSTI PER FACILITARE
LO STUDIO DELLA LINGUA
ITALIANA, Scritti in Francese da A. G.
Collot. Tradotti da F. Mancinelli Romano.
One vol. 18mo.

THE NATIONAL SCHOOL MANUAL:
a regular and connected Course of Elementary
Studies, embracing the necessary and
useful Branches of a Common Education. In
Four Parts, with a quarto Atlas. Compiled
from the latest and most approved Authors,
by M. R. Bartlett.

The plan of this work was the suggestion of the late
Governor Clinton, whose zeal and efforts in the cause
of our Public Schools, will be cherished with grateful remembrance
to the latest posterity, and this work, so far
as it had advanced, up to the time of his lamented death,
received his favorable regard and patronage.

The object of the National School Manual, is to furnish
a System of instruction, for a thorough English education,
in a plain, practical, and progressive Series of
Lessons, collaterally arranged.