LASS BOOK OF ZOOLOGY.-D. APPLETON & Co. have

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These arithmetics have been published less than four years. and yet such is their merit in the estimation of practical teachers, that they have been adopted, and are now in use in the public schools of the cities of New York, Brooklyn, Hartford, Springfield. Bridgeport, Rochester, Buffalo, Cleveland, Detroit, Syracuse, Auburn. They are also in use in many of the best academies and schools in the various States of the Union. Teachers are furnished with copies of either for examination with a view to use.

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The North American Arithmetic, Part First-for young learners --by Frederick Emerson, late Principal in the Department of Arithmetic, Boylston School, Boston.

The North American Arithmetic, Part Second-Uniting Oral and Written exercises in corresponding chapters-by Frederick Emerson. The Key to the North American Arithmetics, by Frederick Emerson.

The Fourth Class Reader, or Lessons for Little Readers, by B. D. Emerson, late Principal of the Adams Grammar School, Boston. The Third Class Reader, for the Younger Classes in Schools, by B. D. Emerson.

The Second Class Reader, for the Middle Classes in Schools, by

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The First Class Reader, for the use of the Advanced Classes in Schools, by B. D. Emerson. Russell's History of Greece and Rome. The Publishers beg leave to call the attention of Teachers and School Committees to the above series of School Books. Emerson's Arithmetics are now used and highly approved of by a large number of the public and private schools of the country. Emerson's Class Readers are widely known for the chasteness and appropriateness of the literary selections, adapted to the different classes of learners, and calculated, from their high moral tone, to result in permanent benefits to the head and heart of the learner.

TH HE BEST DICTIONARY, for all who wish to possess a correct and comprehensive vocabulary of the English Language, is Worcester's Universal and Critical Dictionary, which is a complete Pronouncing Dictionary, containing upwards of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND WORDS. Free from all innovations in Orthography, and being in all respects agreeable to the writ ings of the most polite scholars of Europe and America. It is used and recommended by the Presidents of nearly every College in the Union, and by probably a larger number of literary men than have ever recommended any similar work.

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pupils in Common Schools and Academies a knowledge of the animal kingdom--with a list of the different species found in the state of New-York-the whole scientifically and systematically arranged by Professor Jeg gger. Illustrated with numerous cuts; 1 vol, 18mo; price 2 cents.

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From Professor Taylor Lewis, of New York University. "I have been reading with intense interest and pleasure your Class Book of Zoology intended for pupils in common schools and academies. The study of Natural History, as you observed in your preface, has not hitherto received that attention which its relative importance demands, and although devoted myself to other and quite a different class of labors, I can easily appreciate the value of your favorite science, and the delight which, when properly taught, it must ever possess for the young mind. Your Class Book seems to me admirably adapted to make the subject attractive; and there is the greater merit in this, because you have accomplished your object without stripping the study of its methodical, scientific aspect. Some, in attempting to bring this and kindred branches down to the capacity of children, (as they say,) have in fact brought down the dignity of the science; or rather, inade it no science at all, in their zeal to avoid technicalities and studied arrangement; and have thus produced mere picture and story books, instead of regular and instructive systems of knowledge. In this way the great benefits of classification are lost, and mere temporary and satiating amusement is gained; instead of those habits of order and method which studies of this nature, as you well say, are happily calculated to form, and which must be essential features of all sound education. I am much pleased with the neatness and accuracy every where manifested in your translations of the technical names, and also with your happy manner of connecting science with the practical business of life. This, it is true, is not the end of science, nor even the highest stimulus to its pursuit. Still it may be reckoned among its valuable benefits to mankind; and it may therefore be regarded as one great merit of your Class Book, that whilst you point out the utilities of knowledge, you can keep those utilities in their proper place, as subordinate to the higher nature which attracts the mind to the enthusiastic study of science for its own sake.

Your Class Book of Zoology ought to be introduced into all the public and private schools of this city, and I should rejoice, for your own sake, and for the sake of sound science, to hear of its obtaining the public patronage which it deserves."

From Dr. T. Romeyn Beck, of Albany. "The copy of your book, of which you advised me last week, reached me this morning. I am pleased with its contents. Of its accuracy I can have no question, knowing your long and ardent ful to the young pupil, in introducing him to a knowledge of our native animals."

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From Rev. Dr. Campbell, Albany. "Your Class Book reached me safely, and I am delighted with it; but what is more to the purpose, gentlemen who know something about Zoology, are delighted with it, such as Dr. Beck and Prof Cook of our Academy. I have no doubt that we shall introduce it." From the Farmer and Mechanic.

"The distinguished ability of the author of this work, both while engaged during nearly ten years as professor of Botany, Zoology, and modern languages at Princeton College. N. J., and since as a lecturer in some of the most distinguished literary institutions, together with the rare advantages derived from his extensive travels in various parts of the world, under the patronage of the Emperor of Russia, affording superior facilities for the acquisition of knowledge in his department, having most happily adapted Prof Jægger to the task he has with so much ability performed, viz, that of presenting to the public one of the most simple, engaging and useful Class Books of Zoology that we have seen. It is peculiarly adapt. ed to the purpose he had in view, namely, of supplying a school book on this subject for our common schools and academies which shall be perfectly comprehensible to the minds of beginners. In this respect, he has, we think,, most admirably succeeded, and we doubt not that this little work will become one of the most popular Class Books of Zoology in the country."

A NEW TEXT BOOK FOR SCHOOLS-MAGNALL'S HIISTORICAL QUESTIONS.

D. APPLETON & Co. have recently published Historical and Miscellaneous Questions, by Richard Magnall, first American from the 84th London edition, with large additions, adapted for schools in the United States, by Mrs. Julia Lawrence, illustrated with numerous engravings, 1 vol, 12mo, price $1.

CONTENTS. A Short View of Scripture History, from the Creation to the Restoration of the Jews-Question 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 Century-Miscellaneaus 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 reignsAbstract of the French reigns, from Pharamond to Philip I-Continuation of the French reigns from Louis VI to Louis PhillippeQuestions relating to the History of America, from its discovery to the 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, &c., &c.

been several years before the public, and have been adopted as the Text Books in this department of learning, in many of the Academies, District and Normal Schools, throughout the country. Although several new Grammars have been published within a few years, and much effort made to introduce them to public favor, yet, from the increased demand for Brown's works, the publishers confidently believe, that practical Teachers still regard them as the best yet published.

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"I do not hesitate to pronounce them the very best treatises that have fallen under my observation. In simplicity and perspicuity of style, systematic and philosophical arrangement, I think Mr. Brown admirably excels." CHARLES EDWARDS,

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First Book in Arithmetic-Comprising Lessons in Number and Form, for Primary and Common Schools; by FRDEERICK A. ADAMS, A. M. One new feature in this work is, that it exhibits the Decimal Law of Numbers in connexion with the formation of numeral words, and thus leads the child to a knowledge of this important law of calculation in the first steps of his study. It combines a variety of operations on the small nnmbers first introduced; progresses gradually from small numbers to those that are larger, and is so arranged as to lead the pupils to do a large amount of work, while the teacher says but little.

Arithmetic, Mental and Written-For Common and HighSchools, 300 pages, by FREDERICK A. ADAMS, A. M.

This work is designed to follow the First Book in Arithmetic, and, with it, to furnish a complete system of Arithmetical Instruction for Schools. It consists of Two Parts. The First, comprising Advanced Lessons in Mental Arithmetic, is designed to train the pupil to the ready performance of mental operations in large uumbers without the use of the slate. It also contains such explanations of the laws of numbers as will free the pupil from bondage to Arithmetical rules. In this way it is believed two important objects have been gained; and that this part of the work will be wel comed, both by teachers and by men of business, as a valuable aid in this branch of Education.

the branches of Written Arithmetic necessary to train the student The Second part contains an extended and varied practice in all for busines, or fit him for a higher course of mathematical studies.

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From Professor Chase, of Dartmouth College. Hanover. Mr. F. A. ADAMS-My Dear Sir: I have examined with some care, your Treatise on Arithmetic, and am much pleased with it. The practice and habit of extending mental operations to largenumbers is of great utility. I have occasion very frequently to see the inconvenience that young men suffer from want of such a habit. Not less valuable than the habit of operating mentally upon large numbers, is the habit of performing the more advanced operations of Arithmetic without the aid of the pencil. I like very much also, the manner in which you have treated several of the principles which you have developed; as for example, the subject of the common divisor, the least common multiple, the roots, ratio and proportion. These are but few of the subjects, but I mention them as examples. I think the book will do much to promote the effort of teaching arithmetic-by demonstration and explanation. I am, dear sir, very truly yours, &c.

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