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." It will be noticed that most of these works were written by Teachers of tas ghest eminence.

ELEMENTS OF ASTRONOMY; with explanatory Notes and ele

gant Illustrations. By John Brocklesby, A. M., Professor in Trinity College $1 25.

From the Connecticut Common School Journal.

We take pleasure in calling the attention of teachers and students to this truly ex sellent book. It is not a milk-and-water compilation, without principles and with ut demonstration. It contains the elements of the science in their proper integrity and proportions. Its author is a learned man and a practical instructor, as the author of every school-book should be. The style is a model for a text-book, com sining in a high degree perspicuity, precision, and vivacity. In a word, it is the very best elementary work on Astronomy with which we are acquainted.

This notice is echoed by a large number of academies, who are promptly intro lucing the book.

ELEMENTS OF METEOROLOGY; designed for Schools and Ac

ademies. By John Brocklesby, A. M., Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy in Trinity College, Hartford 84 cents.

The subject of Meteorology is of the deepest interest to all. Its phenomena every where surround us, and ought to be as familiarly known to the scholar as his arithLetic or philosophy. This work treats of Wins in general, Hurricanes, Tornadoes. Water-spouts, Rain, Fogs, Clouds, Dew, Snow, Hail, Thunder-storms, Rainbows, Haloes, Meteorites, Northern Lights, &c.

it has proved highly satisfactory in the school-room, and is now the established text-book in a very large number of our best high schools and academies, where the natural sciences are taught.

It is highly commended by Prof. Olmsted, Prof. Silliman, Dr. J. L Comstock, Prof Lee, of Pa., Prof. Love, of Mo., and a host of eminent instructors

VIEWS OF THE MICROSCOPIC WORLD; designed for General Reading, and as a Hand-book for Classes in Natural Sciences. By Prof Brockles by $1 12.

By the aid of a powerful microscope, the author has given us highly instructive accounts of Infusorial Animalcules, Fossil Infusoria, Minute Aquatic Animals, Structure of Wood and Herbs, Crystallization, Parts of Insects, &c., &c.

To those who are necessarily deprived of the aid of a microscope, and even to those who have it, this is a most valuable work. It is clearly and pleasantly written. The sections on the Animalcules, Infusoria, and Crystallization, are very beautifully illustrated with large and expensive plates. The descriptions of the different kinda of these wonderful little animals, many of which multiply by billions in a few hours are really very instructive. There is no better school library book in the world. should be read by every man, woman and child.

HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY; designed for Colleges and the Higher Classes in Schools, and for General Reading. By Worthington Hooker, M. D Professor of the Theory and Practice of Medicine in Yale College. Illustrated with nearly 200 engravings. $1 25.

This is an original work, and not a compilation. It presents the subject in a new light, and at the same time embraces all that is valuable for its purpose that could be drawn from the most eminent sources. The highest encomiums are received from all quarters; a few are subjoined.

From CALEB J. HALLOWELL, Alexandria High School, Va.

Hooker's Physiology was duly received. We propose to adopt it as a text book, and shall order in the course of a fortnight.

From the Boston Medical and Surgical Journal.

We can truly say that we believe this volume is of great value, and we hope that the rare merits of the diligent author will be both appreciated and patronized

From B. F. TEWKSBURY, Lenoxville, Pa.

I am ready to pronounce it unqualifiedly the most admirable book or work on the human system that has fallen under my notice, and they have not been few. If any one desires a complete and thorough elucidation of the great science discussed, ther can nowhere be better satisfied than in the perusal of Dr. Hooker's most excellent work.

AN INTRODUCTORY WORK ON HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY, by Prof Hooker, has just been published, designed for all persons commencing the study Dr. Hooker's works seem to have taken their place decidedly at the head of all treatises on the subject of Physiology. They are rapidly going into seminaries and normal schools in all parts of the country, and the best institutions express their "delight at the result." 60 cents.

A COMPARATIVE ENGLISH-GERMAN GRAMMAR; based on the affinity of the two languages. By Prof. Elias Peissner, late of the University o Munich, now of Union College, Schenectady. $1.00

From the New York Churchman.

Of all the German Grammars we have ever examined, this is the most modest and tr.pretending, and yet it contains a system and a principle which is the life of it, an lear, as practical, as effective for learning grammar as any thing we have ever seen Jut forth, with so much more pret nse of originality and show of philosophy. b will be found, too, we think, that the author has not only presented a new idea of nuch interest in itself, bu has admirably carried it out in the practical lessons and xercises of his work.

From PROF J. FOSTER, of Schenectady.

I have examined Prof. Peissner's German Grammar with some attention, have marked with interest the rapid advancement of students here using it as a text-book, and have myself carefully tested it in the instruction of a daughter eleven years o age. The result is a conviction that it is most admirably adapted to secure easy pleasant, and real progress, and tat from no other work which has come under my notice can so satisfactory a knowledge of the language be obtained in a given time

WHITLOCK'S GEOMETRY AND SURVEYING, is a work for advanced students, possessing the highest claims upon the attention of Mathematical Teachers. $1 50.

.n comparison with other works of the kind, it presents the following advantages: 1. A better connected and more progressive method of geometrizing, calculated to enable the student to go alone.

2. A fuller, more varied, and' available practice, by the introduction of more than four hundred exercises, arithmetical, demonstrative, and algebraical, so chosen as to De serviceable rather than amusing, and so arranged as greatly to aid in the acquisi tion of the theory

3. The bringing together of such a body of geometrical knowledge, theoretical and practical, as every individual on entering into active life demands.

4. A system of surveying which saves two-thirds of the labor required by the ordi nary process.

This work is well spoken of universally, and is already in use in some of the best Institutions of this country. It is recommended by Prof. Pierce, of Cambridge, Prof. Smith, of Middletown, Prof. Dodd, of Lexington, and many other eminent mathematicians.

From E. M. MORSE, ESQ.

I consider that I have obtained more mathematical knowledge from Whitlock's Geometry than from all other text-books combined. Unlike too many treatises of » similar nature, it is eminently calculated to make mathematicians

PROF. J. B. DODD'S MATHEMATICAL SERIES

COMPRISES

AN ELEMENTARY AND PRACTICAL ARITHMETIC..

HIGH SCHOOL ARITHMETIC........

ELEMENTS OF ALGEBRA.

HIGHER ALGEBRA......

KEY TO ALGEBRA.......

ELEMENTS OF GEOMETRY.........

These books are believed to be unrivaled in the following particulars :

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1. The philosophical accurateness with which their topics are arranged, so as to show the mutual dependence and relationship of their subjects.

2. The scientific correctness and practical convenience of their greatly improved nomenclature.

3. The clear and concise manner in which principles are stated and explanations are given.

4. Brevity and completeness of rules.

6. The distinctness with which the true connection between Arithmetic and its cognate branches is developed.

The excellent and thorough intellectual discipline superinduced.

RECOMMENDATIONS.

From R. T. P. ALLEN, Superintendent of Kentucky Military Institute. Upon a careful examination of a manuscript Treatise on Arithmetic, by Pro. Dodd, I find it greatly superior to all others which have come under my notice, in system, completeness, and nomenclature. The arrangement is natural, the system complete, and the nomenclature greatly improved. These improvements are not sligh; they are fundamental-eminently worthy the attention of the mathematical teacher, and give a character of unity to the work which at once distinguishes it from all others on this subject.

From C. M. WRIGHT, Associate Principal of Mount Palatine Academy.

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1 have examined Dodd's Arithmetic, and am fully persuaded that it is superio any other with which I am acquainted. I could speak in detail were it necessary but all that is required to establish its reputation and introduction, is to have nown by teachers

From M. S LITTLEFIELD, Grand Rapids, Mich

I have Dodd's Higher Arithmetic, and unhesitatingly pronounce at the best work for advanced classes I have ever seen.

From E. HINDS, Esq., of Newtown Academy.

I have recently adopted Dodd's High School Arithmetic, and like it much. Having seen that Prof. Dodd is also author of an Algebra, I should like to see that work be ore forming a new class.

From H. ELIAS, Esq., Palmyra, Mo.

I have fairly tested Dodd's Algebra, and am much pleased with it. If I like his eometry as well as the Algebra, I shall forthwith introduce it into my school.

From PROF. W. H. DE PUY.

We have introduced Dodd's Algebra into the Genesee Wesleyan Seminary as s permanent text-book. From R. H. MOORE, Ill.

Dodd's Algebra possesses excellencies pertaining to no other work

From REV. J. A. McCANLEY, Va.

I am much pleased with Dodd's Algebra, and will introduce it.

From OSCAR HARRIS, N. J

I use Professor Dodd's Algebra, and shall continue it as our regular text-book

From PROF. A. L. HAMILTON, President of Andrew College.

I have examined with some care Prof. Dodd's Elements of Geometry, and, so fai as I am capable of judging, I conceive it to be in many respects decidedly the best work of the kind extant. For simplicity, exactness, and completeness, it can have no superior. Like his Arithmetic and Algebra, in many important particulars, his Geometry stands pre-eminent and alone.

A NEW COMMON-SCHOOL ARITHMETIC, by Prof. Dodd, is in

press.

The Department of Public Instruction in Canada has repeatedly ordered Prof Dodd's books, as well as many of F. B. & Co.'s other publications, for use in schools SCHELL'S INTRODUCTORY LESSONS IN ARITHMETIC; designed. as an Introduction to the study of any Mental or Written Arithmetic. It contains a large amount of mental questions together with a large number of questions to be performed on the slate, thus combining mental and written exercises for young beginners. This is a very attractive little book, superior to any of its class. It leads the pupil on by the easiest steps possible, and yet insures constant progress. 20 cents.

From GEO. PAYNE QUACKENBOS, Rector of Henry street Grammar School, N. Y It is unnecessary to do more than to ask the attention of teachers to this work, they cannot examine it impartially without being convinced of its superior merits It will, no doubt, become one of the most popular of school-books.

From J. MARKHAM, Ohio.

I wish to introduce Schell's little Arithmetic. It is just the thing for beginnerw Send six dozen

From G. C. MERRIFIELD, Ind.

I am highly pleased with Schell's little book, and shall use it.

From D. F. DEWOLF, Ohio.

Schell's little book for children is a beau-ideal of my own, and of course it suita

From D. G. HEFFRON, Sup't. Schools, Utica.

The School Committee have adopted Schell's Arithmetic for our publie schoeis Send us three hundred.

AN INTELLECTUAL AND PRACTICAL ARITHMETIC; or, First Lessons in Arithmetical Analysis. By 1. L. Enos, Graduate of the New York State Normal Schools. 25 cents.

The same clearness and conciseness characterize this admirable book that belong to the works of Prof. Dodd. The natural arrangements of the text, and the logical mode of solving the questions, is a peculiar and important feature belonging to this Dook alone.

From PROF. C. M. WRIGHT.

I have examined with care and interest Enos' Mental Arithmetic, and shall intro duce it at once into the Academy.

From PROFS. D. I. PINCKNEY, S. M. FELLOWS, S. SEARLE, Rock River Seminary e have examined an intellectual Arithmetic, by J. L. Enos, and like it much We shall immediately use it in our school.

PROF. PALMER'S BOOK-KEEPING; Key and Blanks. 67 cents.

This excellent book is superior to the books generally used, because:

1. It contains a large number of business blanks to be filled by the learner, such as deeds, mortgages, agreements, assignments, &c., &c.

2. Explanations from page to page, from article to article, and to settle principles of law in relation to deeds, mortgages, &c., &c.

3. The exercises are to be written out, after being calculated. In other works, the pupil is expected to copy, merely.

Palmer's Book-Keeping is used in the New York Public Schools, and extensively in Academies, It is recommended by Horace Webster, LL. D., G. B. Docharty, LL. D., and a large number of accountants and teachers.

REV. P. BULLIONS' ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL SERIES,

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NEW, OR ANALYTICAL AND PRACTICAL ENGLISH GRAMMAR.......

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LATIN LESSONS, WITH EXERCISES IN PARSING. By Geo. Spencer, A. M. Half cloth, enlarged...........

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BULLIONS' PRINCIPLES OF LATIN GRAMMAR..

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BULLIONS' LATIN READER. With an Introduction on the Idioms of the Latin
Language. An improved Vocabulary..

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BULLIONS' CESAR'S COMMENTARIES.

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BULLIONS' CICERO'S ORATIONS. With reference both to Bullions', and Andrew's, and Stoddard's Latin Grammar.

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BULLIONS' SALLUST........

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BULLIONS' GREEK LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS...............
BULLIONS' PRINCIPLES OF GREEK GRAMMAR.

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BULLIONS' GREEK READER. With Introduction on the Idioms of the Greek
Language, and Improved Lexicon..

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In this series of books, the three Grammars, English, Latin, and Greek, are all on the same plan. The general arrangement, definitions, rules, &c., are the same, and expressed in the same language, as nearly as the nature of the case would admit To those who study Latin and Greek, much time and labor, it is believed, will be saved by this method, both to teacher and pupil. The analogy and peculiarities of the different languages being kept in view, will show what is common to all, er pecu

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