English.

1HE SHAKSPEARIAN READER;

A COLLECTION F THE MOST APPROVED PLAYS OF

SHAKSPEARE.

Gully Revised, with Introductory and Explanatory Notes, and a Memoir of the Author. Prepared expressly for the use of Classes, and the Family Reading Circle.

BY JOHN W. S. HOWS

Professor of Elocution in Columbia College.

-The MAN, whom Nature's self hath made
To mock herself, and TRUTH to imitate.-Spenser.

One Volume, 12mo, $125.

At a sriod when the fame of Shakspeare is "striding the world like a co.ossus, and edi tions of his works are multiplied with a profusion that testifies the desire awakened in all classes of society to read and study his imperishable compositions,-there needs, perhaps, but little apology for the following selection of his works, prepared expressly to render them uncxcep tionable for the use of Schools, and acceptable for Family reading. Apart from the fact, that Shakspeare is the "well-spring" from which may be traced the origin of the purest poetry in our language,-a long course of professional experience has satisfied me that a necessity existe for the addition of a work like the present, to our stock of Educational Literature. His writings are peculiarly adapted for the purposes of Elocutionary exercise, when the system of instruction pureved by the Teacher is based upon the true principle of the art, viz.-a careful analysis of the structure and meaning of language, rather than a servile adherence to the arbitrary and me chanical rules of Elocution.

To impress upon the mind of the pupil that words are the exposition of thought, and that in reading, or speaking, every shade of thought and feeling has its appropriate shade of modulated tone, ought to be the especial aim of every Teacher; and an author like Shakspeare, whose every line embodies a volume of meaning, should surely form one of our Elocutionary Text Books. Still, in preparing a selection of his works for the express purpose contemplated in my design, I have not hesitated to exercise a severe revision of his language, beyond that adopted in any similar undertaking-"Bowdler's Family Shakspeare" not even excepted; and simply, because I practically know the impossibility of introducing Shakspeare as a Cla Book, or as a satisfactory Reading Book for Families without this precautionary revisi ɔn. • Est act from the Preface.

This volume, as the title indicates, is chiefly taken from a popular French work, which as rapidly passed through several editions, and received the sanction of the University. It will be found to contain a clear and satisfactory exposition of the Revolution of the Middle Ages, with such general views of literature, society, and manners, as are required to explain the pas sage from ancient to modern history. At the head of each chapter there is an analytical sum. mary, which will be found of great assistance in examination or in review Instead of a singis list of sovereigns, I have preferred giving full genealogical tables, which are much clearer and infinitely more satisfactory."

English.

A MANUAL OF ANCIENT AND MODERN HISTORY,

COMPRISING:

1. ANCIENT HISTORY, containing the Political History, Geographical Position, and Socia State of the Principal Nations of Antiquity, carefully digested from the Ancient Writers, and il lustrated by the discovenes of Modern Travellers and Scholars.

II. MODERN HIS гORY, containing the Rise and Progress of the principal European Nations their Political History, and the changes in their Social Condition: with a History of the Colonia Fvaded by Europe..ns. By W. COOKE TAYLOR, LL.D., cfTrinity College, Dubi n. Revised, WEN Additions on American History, by C. S. Heury. D. D., Professor of History in the Univer ty of NY, and Questions adapted for the Use of Schools and Colleges. One handsome vol., Bv, of 900 pages, $125; Ancient History in 1 vol. $1,25, Modern History in 1 vol., $1.50. The ANCIENT HISTORY division comprises Eighteen Chapters, whi include the general outines of the History of Egypt-the Ethiopians--Babylonia and Assyria-Western Asia-Pa! estire-the Empire of the Medes and Persians--Phoenician Colonies in Northern Africa-Found ation and History of the Grecian States-Greece-the Macedonian Kingdom and En.pire-the States that arose from the dismemberment of the Macedonian Kingdom and Empire-Ancient Italy-Sicily-the Roman Republic-Geographical and Political Condition of the Roman Emoire --History of the Roman Empire-and India-with an Appendix of important illustrative articles This portion is one of the best Compends of Ancient History that ever ye, has appeared contanus a complete text for the collegiate lecturer; and is an essential hand-book for the student who is destrous to become acquainted with all that is memorable in general secular archeology The MODERN HISTORY portion is divided into Fourteen Chapters, on the following general subjects:--Consequences of the Fall of the Western Empire-Rise and Establishment of the Saracenic Power-Restoration of the Western Empire-Growth of the Papal Power--Revival of Literature-Progress of Civilization and Invention-Reformation, and Commencement of the States System in Europe-Augustan Ages of England and France-Mercantile and Colonial Sys tem-Age of Revolutions-French Enipire-History of the Peace-Colonization-China-the Jews-with Chronological and Historical Tables and other Indexes. Dr. Henry has appended a new chapter on the History of the United States,

This Manual of Modern History, by Mr. Taylor, is the most valuable and instructive work concerning the general subjects włuch it comprehends, that can be found in the whole department of historical literature. Mi. Taylor's book is fast superseding all other compends, and is already adopted as a text-book in Harvard, Columbia, Yale, New-York, Pennsylvania and Brown Universities, and several leading Academies.

LECTURES

ON

MODERN HISTORY.

By THOMAS ARNOLD, D.D.,

Regius Professor of Modern History in the University of Oxford, and Head Master of Rugby School.

EDITED, WITH A PREFACE AND NOTES,

By HENRY REED, LL.D.,

Professor of English Literature in the University of Pa.

One volume, 12mo. $1,25.

Extract from the American Editor's Preface.

m preparing this edition, I have had in view its use, not only for the general reader, but als 4 text-book in education, especially in our college course of study. ...The introduction of work as a text-book I regard as important, because, as far as my information entitles me to speak, there is no book better calculated to inspire an interest in historical study. That i nas this power over the minds of students I can say from experience, which, enables ine also to add. that I have found it excellent suited to a course of college instruction. By intelligent and en erprising members of a class especially, it is studied as a text-book with zeal and animation.

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English.

HISTORICAL

AND

MISCELLANEOUS QUESTIONS.

BY RICHMALL MANGNALL.

rst American, from the Eighty-fourth London Edition. With large Additions Embracing the Elements of Mythology, Astronomy, Architecture, Heraldry, &c. Adapted for Schools in the United States

BY MRS. JULIA LAWRENCE.

Illustrated with numerous Engravings. One Volume, 12mo. $1.

CONTENTS.

A Short View of Scripture History, from the Creation to the Return of the Jews-Questions from the Early Ages to the time of Julius Cæsar-Miscellaneous Questions in Grecian History -Miscellaneous Questions in General History, chiefly Ancient-Questions containing a Sketch of the most remarkable Events from the Christian Era to the close of the Eighteenth CenturyMiscellaneous Questions in Roman History-Questions in English History, from the Invasion of Cæsar to the Reformation-Continuation of Questions in English History, from the Reformation to the Present Time-Abstract of Early British History Abstract of English Reigns from the Conquest-Abstract of the Scottish Reigns-Abstract of the French Reigns, from Pharamond to Philip 1-Continuation of the French Reigns, from Louis VI to Louis Phillippe-Questions Re lating to the History of America, from its Discovery toe Present Time-Abstract of Roman Kings and most distinguished Heroes-Abstract of the most celebrated Grecians-Of Heathen Mythology in general-Abstract of Heathen Mythology-The Elements of Astronomy-Explation of a few Astronomical Terms-List of Constellas-Questions on Common SubjectsQuestions on Architecture-Questions on Heraldry-Explanations of such Latin Words and Phrases as are seldom Englished-Questions on the History of the Middle Ages.

"This is an admirable work to aid both teachers and parents in instructing children and youth, and there is no work of the kind that we have seen that is so well calculated "to awaken a spirit of laudable curiosity in young minds," and to satisfy that curiosity when awakened."

HISTORY OF ENGLAND,

From the Invasion of Julius Cæsar to the Reign of Queen Victoria.

BY MRS. MARKHAM.

A new Edition, with Questions, adapted for Schools in the United States.

BY ELIZA ROBBINS,

Author of "American Popular Lessons," "Poetry for Schools," &c.

One Volume, 12mo. Price 75 cents.

There is nothing more needed in our schools than good histories; not the dry compends h resent use, but elementary works that shall suggest the moral uses of history, and the provi ence of God, manifest in the affairs of men.

Mr. Markham's history was used by that model for all teachers, the late Dr. Arnold, master of the great English school at Rugby, and agrees 1. its character with his enlightened and pious Chews of teaching history. It is now several years since adapted this history to the form and price acceptable in the schools in the United States. I nave recently revised it, and trust that i Tay be extensively serviceable in education.

The principal alterations from the original are a new and more convenient division of para graphs, and entire omission of the conversations annexed to the chapters. In the place of these I have affixed questions to every page that may once facilitate the wok of the teacher and nr pupil. The rational and moral features of this book nrst commended it to me, and I hav used it successfully with my own scholars ---Extract from the Imerican Editor's Preface

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English.

THE

FIRST HISTORY OF ROME,

WITH QUESTIONS.

BY E. M. SEWELL,

Author of Amy Herbert, &c., &c. One volume, 16mo. 50 cts.

Extract from Editor's Preface.

"History is the narrative of real events in the order and circumstances in which they oc curred; and of all histories, that of Rome comprises a series of events more interesting and instructive to youthful readers than any other hat has ever been written.

Of the manner in which Mrs. Sewell has executed this work, we can s'arcely speak in terms of approbation too strong. Drawing her materials from the best-hat is o say, the most reliable sources she has incorporated them in a narrative at once unostentatious, perspicuous, and graphic; manifestly aiming throughout to be clearly understood by those for whom she wrote, and to impress deeply and permanently on their minds what she wrote; and in both of these aims we think she has been eminently successful."

Norfolk Academy, Nok, Va.

I must thank you for a copy of "Miss Sewell's Roman History," Classical teachers have long needed just such a work: for it is admitted by all how essential to a proper comprehension of the classics is a knowledge of collateral history. Yet most pupils are construing authors before reaching an age to put into their hands the elaborate works we have heretofore had upor Ancient History. Miss Sewell, while she gives the most important facts, has clothed them in style at once pleasing and comprehensible to the most youthful mind.

R. B. TSCHUDI,

Prof. of Ane't Languages,

THE

MYTHOLOGY OF ANCIENT GREECE AND ITALY,

FOR THE USE OF SCHOOLS.

BY THOMAS KEIGHTLEY.

One vol. 16mo. 42 cts.

"This is a volume well adapted to the purpose for which it was prepared. It presents, in very compendious and convenient form, every thing relating to the subject, of impé tance to the young student."

GENERAL

HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION IN EUROPE,

FROM THE FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE TO THE FRENCH REVOLUTION.

BY M. GUIZOT.

ighth American, from the second English edition, with occasional Notes, by C. S. IIENRY, D.D One volume, 12mo. 75 cts.

"M. Guizot, in his instructive lectures, has given us an epitome of modern history, distin guished by all the merit which, in another department, renders Blackstone a subject of such Peculiar and unbounded praise. A work closely condensed, including nothing useless, omiting nothing essential, written with grace, and conceived and arranged with consummate ability."-Boston Traveler.

This work is used in Harvard University, Unum College. University of Pennsyirania New York University, &c. &c.

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English.

A DICTIONARY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE,

CONTAINING THE PRONUNCIATION, ETYMOLOGY, AND EXPLANATION OF ALL WORDS AU
THORIZED BY EMINENT WRITERS;

To which are added, a Vocabulary of the Roots of English Words, and an Accented
List of Greek, Latin, and Scripture Proper Names

BY ALEXANDER REID, A. M.,

Rector of the Circus School, Edinburgh.

With a Critical Preface, by HENRY REED, Professor of English Literature in the University ● Pennsylvania, and an Appendix, showing the Pronunciation of nearly 3000 of

the most important Geographical Names. One volume, 12mo.

of nearly 600 pages, bound in Leather. Price $1

Among the wants of our time was a good dictionary of our own language, especially adapted for academies and schools. The books which have long been in use were of little value to the jurior students, being too concise in the definitions, and immethodical in the arrangement Reid's English Dictionary was compiled expressly to develop the precise analogies and various properties of the authorized words in general use, ty the standard authors and orators who use our vernacular tongue.

Exclusive of the large number of proper names which are appended, this Dictionary includes four especial improvements-and when their essential value to the student is considered, the sterling character of the work as a hand-book of our language will be instantly perceived.

The primitive word is distinguished by a larger type; and when there are any derivatives from it, they follow in alphabetical order, and the part of speech is appended, thus furnishing a complete classification of all the connected analogous words of the same species,

With this facility to comprehend accurately the determinate meaning of the English word, is onjoined a rich illustration for the linguist. The derivation of all the p. imitive words is dis tinctly given, and the phrases of the languages whence they are deduced, whether composite or simple; so that the student of foreign languages, both ancient and modern, by a reference to any word, can ascertain the source whence it has been adopted into our own form of speech. This is a great acquisition to the person who is anxious to use words in their utmost clearness of meaning.

To these advantages is subjoined a Vocabulary of the Roots of English Words, which is of peculiar value to the collegian. The fifty pages which it includes, furnish the linguist with a wide-spread field of research, equally amusing and instructive. There is also added an Ac cented List, to the number of fifteen thousand, of Greek, Latin, and Scripture Proper Names.

RECOMMENDATIONS

REID'S Dictionary of the English Language is an admirable book for the use of schools, Its plans combine a greater nuniber of desirable conditions for such a work, than any with which I am acquainted: and it seems to me to be executed in general with great judgment, fidelity, and accuracy.

C. S. HENRY,

Professor of Philosophy, History, and Belles Lettres, in the University of the City of New York.

Reid's Dictionary of the English Language is compiled upon sound principles, and with judgment and accuracy. It has the merit, too, of combining much more than is usually looked for in Dictionaries of small size, and will, I believe, be found excellent as a convenient manual, for genera' use and reference, and also for various purposes of education.

HENRY REED,

Professor of English Literature in the University of Pennsylvania.

After a careful examination, I am convinced that Reid's English Dictionary has strong lains upon the attention of teachers generally. It is of convenient size, beautifully executed, nd seems well adapted to the use of scholars, from the common school to the university.

MIDDLETOWN, CL

D. H. CHASE,
Principal of Preparatory School.

Afer a thorough examination of " Reid's English Dictionary," I may safely say that I con pider 1 superior to any of the School Dictionaries with which I am acquainted. Its accurate and concise definitions, and a vocabulary of the roots of English words, drawn from an autho sf such authority as Bosworth, are not among the least of its excellencies. M. M. PARKS, Chaplain and Professor of Ethics, U. S. Military Academy, West Point

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