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What the Superintendents and Principals say of the Eclectic Geographies: Sup't ALSTON ELLIS, Hamilton :-" They have been used in our schools since 1872 with remarkable success. In no instance have they failed to full satisfaction." Sup't E. F. MOULTON, Oberlin :-"Our pupils seem to have a more intelligent understanding of the subject than when they have studied it in other books. I think there are two reasons for this: 1st. The arrangement of the books is very systematic, having the proper matter in the proper place. 2d. Everything is presented in a clear, concise and interesting manner. I might add another reason-that the teachers are able to understand it, and so are able to teach the subject intelligently." J. W. MEANS, Princ., Christiansburg :-"No book has ever rendered such decided proofs of thoroughness, completeness and superior merit." Sup't C. F. 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