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CHASE AND STUART'S CLASSICAL SERIES,

EDITED BY
THOMAS CHASE, A.M.; GEORGE STUART, A.M.,
PROFESSOR OF CLASSICAL LITERATURE, PROFESSOR OF THE LATIN LANGUAGE,
HAVERFORD COLLEGE, PENNA,

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, PHILADA.

AND
E. P. CROWELL, A.M.,
PROFESSOR OF LATIN IN AMHERST COLLEGE.

REFERENCES TO
HARKNESS'S LATIN GRAMMAR,
ANDREWS & STODDARD'S LATIN GRAMMAR,
BULLIONS & MORRIS'S LATIN GRAMMAR,

GILDERSLEEVE'S LATIN GRAMMAR,
ALLEN'S MANUAL LATIN GRAMMAR,

AND
ALLEN & GREENOUGH'S LATIN GRAMMAR.
The publication of this edition of the Classics was suggested
by the constantly increasing demand by teachers for an edition
which, by judicious notes, would give to the student the assist-
ance really necessary to render his study profitable, furnishing
explanations of passages difficult of interpretation, of peculiari-
ties of Syntax, &c., and yet would require him to make faithful
use of his Grammar and Dictionary.
It is believed that this classical Series needs only to be known

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to insure its very general use. The publishers claim for it
peculiar merit, and beg leave to call attention to the following
important particulars:
The purity of the text.

The text is not a mere reprint, but is
The clearness and conciseness of the based upon a careful and painstak.

notes, and their adaptation to the ing comparison of all the most imwants of students.

proved editions, with constant referThe beauty of type and paper. ence to the authority of the best The handsome style of binding. manuscripts The convenience of the shape and size. No pains have been spared to make the The low price at which the volumes notes accurate, clear, and helpful to are sold.

the learner. Points of geography, The preparation of the whole Series

history, mythology, and antiquities is the original work of American are explained in accordance with the scholars.

views of the best German scholars. The generous welcome given to these books, proves very conclusively that they are well adapted to the wants of the class

They have been adopted in every State of the Union, and we have the proud satisfaction of stating that they are at this time the standard text-books in more than

room.

and the number is daily increasing. Among these are many of the largest and most important classical institutions in the country.

The Publishers desire to acknowledge their indebtedness to
the teachers of Latin throughout the country who are using these
books, for the high position that has been accorded to them.
Grateful for the very flattering welcome they have received, we
pledge ourselves that the entire Series shall be
In Scholarship Inferior to None.
In Appearance The Most Attractive.
In Binding

The Most Durable.
In Price

The Most Reasonable. To those teachers who do not use them we suggest the consideration of two facts:

1. Large and permanent success follows only real merit.

2. Such success has been obtained by these books. And we are confident that if they will inquire into the merit

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which has insured this success, they will find that they are well worthy of the commendation bestowed upon them.

The Series contains the following works, viz.: CÆSAR'S COMMENTARIES on the Gallic War.

With Explanatory Notes, Lexicon, Geographical
Index, Map of Gaul, Plan of the Bridge, &c.
By Prof. GEORGE STUART. Price by mail, post-

paid, $1.25. FIRST SIX BOOKS OF VIRGIL'S ÆNEID.

With Explanatory Notes, Lexicon, Remarks on Classical Versification, Index of Proper Names, &c. By Prof. THOMAS CHASE. Price by mail,

postpaid, $1.25. VIRGIL'S ÆNEID. With Explanatory Notes,

Metrical Index, Remarks on Classical Versification, Index of Proper Names, &c. By Prof.

THOMAS CHASE. Price by mail, postpaid, $1.50. VIRGIL'S ECLOGUES, GEORGICS, AND MO

RETUM. With Explanatory Notes, Lexicon, &c. By Prof. GEORGE STUART. Price by mail,

postpaid, $1.25. CICERO'S SELECT ORATIONS. With Explana

tory Notes, Lexicon, Life of Cicero, List of Consuls during his Life, Plan of the Roman Forum and its Surroundings, &c. By Prof. GEORGE

STUART. Price by mail, postpaid, $1.50. SALLUST'S

CATILINE AND JUGURTHINE WAR. With Explanatory Notes, Lexicon, &c. By Prof. GEORGE STUART. Price by mail, postpaid, $1.25.