Gentlemen, Philadelphia, May, 1810. I have examined the "Epitome Historie Sacra,” “De Viris illustribus urbis Rome," and "Narrationes Excerpte," and I have no hesitation to declare them, in my opinion, superior to any other elementary books, to facilitate the acquisition of a knowledge of the Latin tongue. The two last are moreover well adapted to introduce the young student to an acquaintance with Roman biography, as well as the most interesting parts of ancient history in general. Under these impressions, gentlemen, I wish you success in the proposed publication. Yours, &c. SAMUEL B. WYLIE, Late a Teacher of Latin and Greek, in the University of Pennsylvania. Gentlemen, University of Pennsylvania, June 8th, 1810. Having examined the Selections of M. L'Homond, &c. which you propose to publish, I have no hesitation in recommending them as the best elementary books I have ever met with. The pure Latinity of the selections from Sacred History, the interesting Historical and Biographical Sketches of the others, so excellently calculated to excite and inform the youthful mind, together with the neatness and accuracy of your editions, will, I hope, give them a speedy and general introduction into our schools. Wishing you that success which your undertaking merits, I am, Gentlemen, yours, &c. J. G. THOMSON. RECOMMENDATIONS, Germantown, Mount-Airy College, April 30, 1810. Gentlemen, Having been presented with three books, viz. "Epitome Historia Sacræ,” “De Viris illustribus urbis Romæ, and "Narrationes Excerptæ,” in order to obtain my opinion of their publication in this country, I can declare, for myself, that it is a very desirable object. The latter I am well acquainted with in the practice of teaching. The two first 1 approve, and think these works are better calculated than any elementary books now in use: however, the well-known character of the author, Mr. L'Homond, is a sufficient recommendation. F. H. BROSIUS. Philadelphia, Friends' Academy, April 27, 1810. Having perused with attention, three books, viz. Epitome Historie Sacre," "De Viris illustribus urbis Rome," and "Narrationes Excerpte," of which my opinion was requested, I do not hesitate to believe them to be good elementary works, and, (from the judicious selection of matter, the brevity of the sentences, and size of the volumes,) better calculated to interest the young student and engage his attention, than any of the Selectæ, now generally used in our Schools. And I hope the laudable undertaking of the publishers may meet the encouragement to which it is entitled. WILLIAM THOMPSON. Gentlemen, Lower Dublin Academy, April 28, 1810.. Having examined the "Epitome Historie Sacræ,".. "De Viris illustribus urbis Rome," and "Narrationes Excerpte," I have no hesitation in declaring them to be good elementary books, containing the substance of voluminous works, and better adapted for beginners, than selections now made use of in our Schools. FRANCIS GLASS, Teacher of the Latin and Greek Languages, and the Mathematics. Gentlemen, Clermont College, April 28, 1810. Having taught, during fifteen months, the "Narrationes Excerptæ," having also attentively examined the "Historie Sacre," and "De Viris illustribus urbis Rome," I have no hesitation to recommend them as excellent School books, and much better calculated to facilitate the acquisition of the Latin language, than selections now in use. FRANCIS GLASS, Jun. Teacher of the Greek and Latin Languages. Philadelphia County, Germantown Road, April 24, 1810. "Narrationes Excerpte," and "De Viris illustribus urbis Romæ," are books which I have put into the hands of boys commencing the study of the Latin language, and from experience can vouch for their utility as elementary books: "Epitome Historiæ Sacre," I think ought to precede them. THOMAS CLARK. RECOMMENDATIONS. vii I ESTEEM the "Epitome Historie Sacre" and "De Viris illustribus urbis Romæ," &c. as excellent elementary books for acquiring a knowledge of the Latin language. SAMUEL S. SMITH, President of the College of New-Jersey. Nassau Hall, October 23d, 1810. Trenton Academy, October 25, 1810. It is with real pleasure that I unite with others in recommending the three Latin books, entitled “ Epitome Historie Sacræ," " De Viris illustribus urbis Romæ," and "Narrationes Excerptæ," the two first I have introduced already, and shall introduce the third into the Seminary over which I preside, as soon as published, ELIJAH SLACK, Principal. New-York, November 2d, 1810. The books, entitled "Epitome Historie Sacre," "De Viris illustribus urbis Rome," &c. are, in my opinion, books well calculated for boys who are commencing the study of the Latin language. BENJAMIN MOORE, D. D. Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church, and President of Columbia College of New-York. Columbia College, New York, I have examined, as far as time and circumstances would allow, three books lately published in Philadel phia, for the use of schools, entitled, "Epitome Historiæ Sacra," ," "De Viris illustribus urbis Romæ," and " Narrationes Excerptæ," and believe them to be well calculated for elementary books, in respect of matter, size, and price, and that their adoption into schools will be found a general advantage. P. WILSON, Professor of Greek and Latin, Long-Island, (New-Town Academy, ) Having taught "Epitome Historie Sacre," and "De Viris illustribus urbis Rome," to many of my pupils, in France, where they are read in all the schools, and universally esteemed, I am convinced of their superior worth, and glad they are published in this country. Were I permitted to give my opinion of " Narrationes Excerpte," from a hasty perusal, I would say, that it is the best book of the kind I have ever seen. It is with pleasure I have introduced these elementary works into my school. VALENTINE DERRY. It is a painful fact, that almost all the minor authors which are put into the hands of children, to give them a knowledge of the Latin language, are either simple in the extreme, or debasing in their tendency to the bet: |