A SEQUEL то WEBSTER'S ELEMENTARY SPELLING-BOOK: OR A SPELLER AND DEFINER; CONTAINING A SELECTION OF 12,000 OF THE MOST USEFUL WORDS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE, WITH THEIR DEFINITIONS. BY WILLIAM G. WEBSTER. That children should be taught, not only how to read, but the meaning of the words which they read, is self-evident; and it is equally so, that their early lessons in definitions should consist of the more simple words, or such at least as are best suited to their necessities and to their progress in knowledge. The object of this Speller and Definer is to present to teachers a selection of the most common and useful words of the language, properly defined, that young scholars by the use of it may more readily comprehend the meaning of the words in the books which they study or read, and the conversation which they daily hear, leaving the more difficult words to maturer years and maturer powers of comprehension. This collection embraces but about twelve thousand words, and these are, with few exceptions, of a practical and useful character; while ordinary school dictionaries usually contain about thirty thousand! To require pupils to commit to memory and recite the meaning of this great number of words, is to impose a heavy task without conferring an equivalent benefit. Besides, many of these words being rare, and not a few above the comprehension of children, the simple, the common, and the frequently-used only are likely to be retained in their memories. It is the opinion of many intelligent teachers, who have examined the plan of this book, that it needs but to be known to be universally adopted in our schools. JOHN P. MORTON AND COMPANY, PUBLISHERS, 156 AND 158 WEST MAIN STREET, LOUISVILLE, KY. The FIRST PRINCIPLES OF GEOLOGY, PRESENTING THE SCIENCE IN ITS PHYSICAL AND MORAL ASPECTS, BY WILLIAM J. BARBEE, A. M., M. D. MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF SCIENCE. The work is illustrated with Engravings, and a Geological Map of the United States. It is divided into five parts: PART I. contains an account of the Elements of the Globe-their combinations to form Mineral substances; and presents an Exposition of Geological Dynamics. PART II. contains a Classification of Rocks, and a Description of the different Formations. PART III. treats of the Moral Bearings of Geology. PART IV. treats of Geographical Geology. PART V. exhibits the Applicacation of Geology to certain useful Arts. The following, among numerous testimonials, are presented for the inspection of Teachers: It evinces a thorough knowledge of the science, and is admirably adapted to schools and colleges.-President Hitchcock. I can cheerfully commend it to all who desire an accurate knowledge of the general principles of Geology. I hope the work will be a success.-President Barnard, University of Mississippi. The author displays profound acquaintance with his favorite department of science and a masterly ability for logical discussion.-Southern Literary Messenger. Dr. BARBEE has written what very few men have ever attempted-an able and interesting work on Geology. Able works there were, but scarcely any of them attractive.— Christian Intelligencer. One of the best books on Geology ever issued from any press in Europe or America.— N. Y. Christian Advocate. The subjects are all treated with marked ability.-National Quarterly Review. A most excellent Southern college text-book. May the number of such increase.— De Bow's Review. We need not look to the North, nor to England, for text-books, when the South can produce such a work as Dr. BARBEE has prepared.-Nashville Medical Journal. In treating the Moral Bearings of the science the author presents ten strong arguments for the antiquity of the globe-shows there is no conflict between Scripture and Geology, and directs attention to the proofs of Divine goodness and wisdom.-Princeton Review. One of the most logical works on Geology we ever perused.-N. Y. Churchman. I very fully approve of your work on Geology, and will soon give it an extended notice.-T. Fanning, President of Franklin College, Tennessee. The new edition of Dr. BARBEE'S work on Geology is an able and interesting treatise.-P. S. Fall, Nashville. Tenn. It is the best book of the kind I have seen; remarkable for clearness and simplicity of style, and admirably suited for the use of schools.-Prof. I. H. Alexander, Kosciusko, Miss. The style is pure, and the arrangement faultless. It is a most excellent text-book. Prof. I. L. Dyson, Lexington, Miss. It is a capital book, and I wish to see it introduced in our schools.-President T. S. Gathright, of Somerville Institute. I like it better than Hitchcock, and will introduce it next session.-Prof. S. J. Reid, of Holly Springs, Miss. I am greatly pleased with BARBEE'S GEOLOGY, and expect to introduce it as a textbook in our school.-R. T. P. Allen, Sup't Military Institute, Kentucky. Retail Price, $1.75. On receipt of which it will be sent, postage paid, to any address. JOHN P. MORTON AND COMPANY, PUBLISHERS. MOTHER'S PRIMER. 24 pp., 12mo. This little book is illustrated with forty-six attractive engravings. It is a favorite with very small children. CHILD'S FIRST BOOK. 32 pp. 16mo. Like the above, this book is designed for children not yet in school. Its lessons consist of the shortest and simplest words. No idea is employed beyond the capacity of the child. It contains fifty-two handsome engravings. The COMMON-SCHOOL PRIMER. 96 pp., 16mo. Cloth backs. This book has been received with great favor by teachers and parents throughout the country. It is finely illustrated, and has recently been greatly improved in its general appearance. It is printed upon fine paper, and substantially bound. FIRST BOOK in SPELLING and READING. By NOBLE BUTLER. 72 pp., large 16mo. This is a new and very beautiful book. The reading matter has been prepared with great care; and the illustrations, of which there are one hundred and thirty-nine, are perfect specimens of the art of engraving. WEBSTER'S SPELLER AND DEFINER. A sequel to Webster's Elementary Spelling Book, of which over 1,000,000 copies are sold annually. JOHN P. MORTON AND COMPANY, 156 AND 158 WEST MAIN STREET, LOUISVILLE, KY., PUBLISHERS. BUTLER'S GOODRICH FIRST READER. 72 pp., large 16mo. BUTLER'S GOODRICH SECOND READER. 144 pp., large 16mo. BUTLER'S GOODRICH THIRD READER. 216 pp., large 16mo. BUTLER'S GOODRICH FOURTH READER. 276 pp., large 12mo. BUTLER'S GOODRICH FIFTH READER. 384 pp., large 12mo. BUTLER'S GOODRICH SIXTH READER. 552 pp., large 12mo. The above Series of Readers, by NOBLE BUTLER, have attained a very large circulation in the South and West. They are elegantly illustrated, and are believed to surpass all others: 1. In the fact that the FIRST READER is so constructed as to admit of teaching the art of reading by the word method, the phonetic method, or the common method. 2. In the graduation of lessons from the beginning of the first book to the end of the last. 3. In the appropriate and instructive character of the illustrations. 4. In the systematic and thorough course of practice in enunciation found in the books. 5. In the completeness and practical character of the rhetorical exercises. 6. In the sprightliness and vitality of the lessons. 7. In the predominance of the dramatic element in the lessons. This is a most important feature. 8. In the careful adaptation of the length of sentences and paragraphs to the requirements of the class-room. 9. In the tasteful simplicity of the first four Readers. 10. In the variety, interest, and spirit of the FIFTH READER. 11. In the combination of sound morality with the highest literary merit. 12. In the fact that no labor and research have been spared to invest every lesson with some special and attractive feature. Not a dull lesson can be found in the books. 13. In the fact that every lesson has special reference to the intellectual development of the learner. 14. In the fact that nearly every lesson, before insertion, was subjected to the test of actual use in the school-room. 15. In the fact that there does not exist any-where else in the English language a collection of reading exercises so well adapted to develop a love for what is true, beautiful, and good, and an aversion to the immoral and ruinous literature of the day. 16. In the carefully prepared and accurate definitions of the FOURTH and FIFTH READERS. 17. In the elaborate, comprehensive, and thorough CAUTIONS for the avoidance of besetting errors of pronunciation. 18. In the copious, critical, biographical, and explanatory notes of the SIXTH READER. 19. In the fact that the SIXTH READER has not its equal, whether we regard quantity, quality, or variety of reading matter, in any similar collection extant. It contains the best productions of the best writers in the English language. 20. In the fact that, when all the elements bearing upon a comparison are considered, they are the CHEAPEST BOOKS published in the United States. Copies of the above books will be furnished to Teachers and School Committees for examination, with a view to introduction, at half the respective retail prices. Specially favorable terms will be offered for introduction in place of other books not in satisfactory use. JOHN P. MORTON AND COMPANY, PUBLISHERS, Nos. 156 AND 158 W. MAIN ST., LOUISVILI E, KY. TOWNE'S SERIES OF MATHEMATICS, BY P. A. TOWNE, FORMERLY GENERAL PRINCIPAL OF BARTON ACADEMY, MOBILE, ALABAMA, CONSISTING OF TOWNE'S PRIMARY ARITHMETIC. 144 PP. TOWNE'S INTERMEDIATE ARITHMETIC. 216 pp. CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES. 1. Clear and exhaustive definitions. 2. Early introduction of Decimal Fractions. 5. Its clear and brief analyses. 6. The beautiful typography of the whole series. Teachers throughout the country may be assured that the books of the series yet to appear, namely: MENTAL ARITHMETIC, GEOMETRY, TRIGONOMETRY, ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS will fall in no respect behind those now before the public. When complete the series will, it is believed, present the fullest and most perfect account of mathematical science yet published. Copies of the above books will be furnished Teachers and School Committees for examination at half the respective retail prices, and favorable arrangements will be made for introduction in place of other works not in satisfactory use. JOHN P. MORTON AND COMPANY, 156 AND 158 WEST MAIN STREET, LOUISVILLE, KY., PUBLISHERS. |
