Appletons' Catalogue of Valuable Publications.

CLASSICAL & SCHOOL BOOKS-CONTINUED ARNOLD.-LECTURES ON MODERN HISTORY.

By Thomas Arnold, D.D. With an Introduction and Notes, by Prof. Henry Reec One volume 12mo., $1,25.

This volume has already been adopted as a text-book in the University of Pennsylvani and Union College, Schenectady.

ADLER.-A NEW GERMAN READER;

With Reference to Ollendorff's German Grammar. By G. J. Adler, Prof. of th German Language and Lit. in the University of the City of New-York. (In Press. GRAHAM.-ENGLISH SYNONYMES;

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Classified and Explained, with Practical Exercises. By G. T. Graham, author of Helps to English Grammar," etc. Edited, with illustrative authorities, by Henry Reed, Prof. of Eng. Lit. in the University of Pennsylvania. One volume, 12mo. "It is impossible not to praise both the design and execution of this work. It fills a chasm in our scholastic literature. Previous to this publication, we had but three works of the kind, whether for young or old students, (Trussler, Taylor, Crabb,) and not one of them is practical enough for elementary purposes."-London Athenæum.

GESENIUS.-HEBREW GRAMMAR, BY RODIGER. Gesenius's Hebrew Grammar. Enlarged and Improved by E. Rödiger, Prof. of Oriental Literature in the University of Halle. Translated by Benj. Davies, Doct. in Philosophy of the University of Leipsic; with a Hebrew Reading Book, prepared by the translator, carefully reprinted from the fouteenth edition, (just published in London, by Bagster.) Complete in one handsome 8vo. volume.

"The excellence of Gesenius's Grammar is universally acknowledged. Its adaptation, bot) in matter and method, to meet the wants of Hebrew students, is triumphantly established by th fact that no fewer than thirteen editions have been sold. The new edition, from which this trans lation has been made, was prepared by Prof. Rödiger, and appeared in 1845. Among living Phi lologists, there are but few names in higher repute than Rödiger's. His edition of this Gramma may therefore be supposed to contain some real improvements, as well as changes and additions and this presumption is fully borne out by a comparison with the thirteenth edition, which was itself improved by the author's last revision. The addition of the Reading Book, as an intro duction to the translating of Hebrew, will prove (the compiler hores) of material service to the student in mastering the Grammar and acquiring the language."-Ert. from Translator's Prej GUIZOT.-GENERAL HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION in Europe, from the fall of the Roman Empire to the French Revolution. Transated from the French of M. Guizot, Professor of History to la Faculte des Lettres of Paris, and Minister of Public Instruction. Third American edition, with Notes by C. S. Henry, D. D. One volume, 12mo., $1,00.

"M. Guizot, in his instructive Lectures, has given us an epitome of modern history, distinguished by all the merit which, in another department, renders Blackstone a subject of such peculiar and unbounded praise-a work closely condensed, including nothing useless, omitting nothing essential; written with grace, and conceived and arranged with consummate ability."-Boston Trar. KEIGHTLEY.-THE MYTHOLOGY OF GREECE

And Italy; designed for the use of Schools. By Thomas Keightley. Numerous wood-cut illustrations. One volume, 18mo., half bound, 44 cents.

"This is a neat little volume, and well adapted to the purpose for which it was prepared. It presents, in a very compendious and convenient form, every thing relating to the subject, of imortance to the young student."-L. I. Star.

MICHELET.-HISTORY OF THE ROMAN REPUBLIC. By M. Michelet, Professor of History in the College of France, author of "The History of France," etc. One vol., 12mo.

"I have looked over Michelet's Roman History in the original, with the admiration which all the works of that great master must inspire. It is in many respects admirably adapted to the purposes of instruction in our higher seminaries of learning, &o. "ALONZO POTTER.

"Union College."

MANDEVILLE.-NEW ENGLISH READER :

A Course of Reading for Common Schools and the Lower Classes of Academies, on a Scientific plan; being in part an abridgement of the author's "Elements of Reading and Oratory." By H. Mandeville, Prof. of Moral Philosophy and Belles Lettres in Hamilton College, N. Y. One volume, 12mo.

CLASSICAL & SCHOOL BOOKS-CONTINUED OLLENDORFF.-NEW GERMAN GRAMMAR.

A New Method of Learning to Read, Write, and Speak the German Language. By H. G. Ollendorff Reprinted from the Frankfort edition; to which is added a Systematic Outline of the different Parts of Speech, their Inflection and Use, with full Paradigms, and a complete list of the Irregular Verbs. By G. J. Adler, Prof. of the German Language in the University of the City of New York. 12mo., $1,50. "Ollendorff's New Method of Learning to Read, Write, and Speak the German Language, has had an extensive circulation in England, and its demand in this country also has constantly been increasing of late. Nor is its popularity undeserved; for it supplies a deficiency which has been long and deeply felt by all those who have engaged in either teaching or learning the German.

The German has hitherto been treated too much like a dead language; and hence many, disgusted with the cumbrous terminology and crabbed rules which in the very outset met their eye, have given up the acquisition of the language in despair. Ollendorff has completely remedied this evil. Beginning with the simplest phrases, he gradually introduces every principle of Grammar; and he does it by interblending the rules with such copious exercises and idiomatic expres sions, that, by a few months' diligent application, and under the guidance of a skilful instructor, any one may acquire every thing that is essential to enable him to read, to write, and to converse in the language." A Key to the above, in a separate volume, uniform; price 75 cents. OLLENDORFF.-NEW FRENCH GRAMMAR.

A New Method of Learning to Read, Write, and Speak the French Language. By H. G. Ollendorff. With an Appendix, containing the Cardinal and Ordinal Numbers, and full Paradigms of the Regular and Irregular, Auxiliary, Reflective, and Impersonal Verbs, by J. L. Jewett. One volume, 12mo., $1,50.

"The plan pursued in teaching the French is snbstantially the same with that developed in the German Method. Avoiding the exclusively didactic character of the older treatises on the one hand, and the tedious prolixity of detail which encumbers modern systems on the other, Ollendorf combines and thoroughly teaches at once both the theory and practice of the language. The student who pursues his method will therefore be relieved from the apprehension of either forgetting his rules before practice has grounded him in their principles, or of learning sentences by rote which he cannot analyze. Speaking and writing French, which in other systems is delayed until the learner is presumed to be master of Etymology and Syntax, and consequently is seldom acquired, by this method is commenced with the first lesson, continued throughout, and made the efficient means of acquiring, almost imperceptibly, a thorough knowledge of grammar; and this without diverting the learner's attention for a moment from the language itself, with which he is naturally most desirous of becoming familiar.

The text of Ollendorff, carefully revised and corrected, is given in the present edition without abridgment. To this the American editor has added an Appendix, containing the cardinal and Ordinal Numbers, and full conjugation of all the Verbs. The work is thus rendered complete, and the necessity of consulting other treatises is wholly obviated."

A Key to the above, in a separate volume, uniform; 75 cents.

OLLENDORFF.-NEW ITALIAN GRAMMAR.

A New Method of Learning to Read, Write, and Speak the Italian Language. By H. G. Ollendorff. With Additions and Corrections, by Felix Foresti, Prof. of the Italian Language in the University of the City of N. Y. One vol., 12mo. (In Press.) M. Ollendorff's System, applied to the study of the Italian Language, possesses all the advan tages of his method of learning the German and French, and will undoubtedly, as its merits be come known, take the place of all other Grainmars.

A Key to the above, in a separate volume, uniform. REID.—A DICTIONARY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE; Containing the Pronunciation, Etymology, and Explanation of all Words authorized by eminent writers; to which are added a Vocabulary of the Roots of English Words, and an accented list of Greek, Latin, and Scripture Proper Names By Alexander Reid, A.M., Rector of the Circus School, Edinburgh. With a Critical. Preface by Henry Reed, Prof. of Eng. Lit. in the Univ. of Pa. 12mo., near 600 p., $1. The attention of Professors, Students, Tutors, and Heads of Families is solicited to this volume. Notwithstanding its compact size and distinctness of type, it comprises forty thousand words. In addition to the correct orthoepy, this manual of words contains four valuable improvements:I. The primitive word is given, and then follow the immediate derivatives in alphabetical order, with the part of speech appended.

II. After the primitive word is inserted the original term whence it is formed, with the name of the language from which it is derived.

III. There is subjoined a Vocabulary of the Roots of English words, by which the accurate rport of them is instantly discoverable.

IV. Ar accented List, to the number of fifteen thousand, of Greek Latin, and Scripture Pro er Names, is added.

Appletons' Catalogue of Valuable Publications.

CLASSICAL & SCHOOL BOOKS-CONTINUED. SURRENNE. THE STANDARD PRONOUNCING DIC. TIONARY OF THE FRENCH AND ENGLISH LANGUAGES, in two parts. Part one, French and English; part two, English and French; the first part comprehending words in common use-terms connected with Science-terms belonging to the Fine Arts-4000 Historical names-4000 Geographical names-11,000 terms lately published, with the pronunciation of every word according to the French Academy, and the most eminent Lexicographers and Grammarians; together with 750 Critical Remarks, in which the various methods of pronouncing employed by different authors are investigated and compared with each other. The second part, containing a copious Vocabulary of English words and expressions, with the pronunciations according to Walker. The whole preceded by a practical and comprehensive system of French pronunciation. By Gabriel Surrenne, F.A.S.E., French Teacher in Edinburgh, Corresponding Member of the French Grammatical Society of Paris. One volume, 12mo., nearly 900 pages, neatly bound-$1,50.

"This work must have been one of very great labor, as it is evidently of deep research. We have given it a careful examination, and are perfectly safe in saying, we have never before seen any thing of the kind at all to compare with it. Our space will not permit us give more than this general testimony to its value. Long as the title is, and much as it promises, our examination of the work proves that all the promises are fulfilled, and we think that no student of the French language should, for a moment, hesitate to possess himself of it. Nor, indeed, will it be found less useful to the accomplished French scholar, who will find in it a fund of information which can 30 where be met with in any one book. Such a work has for a long time been greatly needed, and Mr. Surrenne has supplied the deficiency in a masterly style. We repeat, therefore, our wellligested opinion, that no one in search of a knowledge of the niceties of the French language, should be without it."-National Magazine for May, 1946.

TAYLOR.—A MANUAL OF ANCIENT AND MODERN HISTORY; comprising, I. ANCIENT HISTORY, containing the Political History, Geographical Position, and Social State of the Principal Nations of Antiquity, care. fully digested from the Ancient Writers, and illustrated by the discoveries of Modern Scholars and Travellers.

II. MODERN HISTORY, containing the Rise and Progress of the principal European Nations, their Political History, and the Changes in their Social Condition; with a History of the Colonies founded by Europeans. By W. Cooke Taylor, LL. D., of Trinity College, Dublin. Revised, with additions on American History, by C. S. Henry, D.D., Professor of History in the University of N. Y. One handsome vol., 8vo., of 800 pages, $2,25. - For convenience as a class-book, the Ancient or Modern portion can be had in separate volumes.

This Manual of History is fast superseding all other compends, and is already adopted as a text-book in Harvard, Columbia, Yale, New-York, Pennsylvania, and Brown Universities, and several leading Academies.

WARNER-RUDIMENTAL LESSONS IN MUSIC.

Containing the Primary Instruction requisite for all Beginners in the Art, whether Vocal or Instrumental. By James F. Warner, translator of "Weber's Theory of Musical Composition," "Kübler's Anleitung zum Gesang-Unterrichte," [Boston Academy's Manual,] &c., &c. One vol., 18mo., cloth, 50 cents.

"We do not know how we can do a more substantial service to teachers and scholars in music vocal or instrumental, than by urging them to adopt this volume as a class book. It is fuil and complete on every topic connected with the subject, clear in its arrangement, and concise in expression. The illustrations are numerous and ingenious, and must prove very valuable aids to the learner, in comprehending the subject, as well as to the teacher in imparting instruction."-Tribune WARNER. FIRST STEPS IN SINGING.

The Primary Note Reader, or First Steps in Singing at Sight. By James F. War aer. 12mo., 25 cents.

This volume of musical exercises is designed as a supplement to the author's "Rudimental Lessons in Music." The two works, taken together, are intended to furnish the beginner in vocal music, with a complete set of books adapted to his purpose.

WRIGHT.-PRIMARY LESSONS:

In which a Single Letter is first Taught, with its power; then another Letter is Faught in the same nanner, and the two combined into a Word-an application of he letters being made in words as fast as they are learned. The words thus learned are arranged into easy sentences, so that the earner is immediately initiated into Reading Lessons. By Albert D. Wright, author of “Analytical Orthography," Phonological Chart, &.

ARNOLD'S CLASSICAL SERIES.

OPINIONS OF SCHOLARS.

PRINCETON, December 3, 1846. GENTLEMEN,-In reply to your letter, I have to say that I can, from the most satisfactory experience, bear testimony to the excellence of your series of Text Books for Schools. I am in the daily use of Arnold's Latin and Greek Exercises, and consider them decidedly superior to any other Elementary Works in those Languages, LYMAN COLEMAN, D., D.,

Prof. of the German, Greek, and Latin Languages.

DEAR SIR, I am much pleased with Arnold's Latin Books. A class of my older boys have just finished the first and second books. They had studied Latin for a long time before, but never understood it, they say, as they do now. CHAS. M. BLAKE, Classical Teacher in Brown's Prince-street Academy, Philadelphia.

ARNOLD'S LESSONS in Latin I find unsurpassed; and, if the Greek Lessons by the same author shall prove as useful, they will form the commencement of a new era in the study of the classics in this country. I wish you abundant success in so noble an enterprise as furnishing our schools and scholars with such valuable books. SETH DAVIS,

Rector of Zion's Church, Rome.

ARNOLD'S LATIN AND GREEK COMPOSITION. In the skill with which he sets forth the idiomatic peculiarities, as well as in the directness and simplicity with which he states the facts of the Ancient Languages, Mr. Arnold has no superior. I know of no books so admirably adapted to awaken an interest in the study of language, or so well fitted to lay the foundation of a correct scholarship and refined taste. N. WHEELER,

MESSRS. APPLETON :

Principal Worcester County High School.

PENN. COLLEGE, GETTYSBURG, Oct. 29, 1846. Dear Sirs,-The friends of education are under great obligations to you for the valuable service you have rendered by the recent publication of Arnold's Cornelius Nepos. I have examined the edition with much interest, and it gives me pleasure to say that I highly approve of it. A text-book prepared by a man so distinguished for scholarship, experience, and success in teaching, as Dr. Arnold, cannot fail to secure universal favor. The mechanical execution, and the great accuracy which prevails throughout, are highly creditable to the American editor and the publisher.

I have determined to introduce the edition at once into the Academical Department of Pennsylvania College, and have accordingly directed our book merchants to procure copies. Respectfully, yours, M. L. STOERER, A. M.,

Prof. of History in Pennsylvania College, and Principal of the Academical Department.

MESSRS. APPLETON & Co.:

OAKLAND HIGH SCHOOL, April 28, 1846. Gentlemen, I acknowledge with many thanks the receipt of T. K. Arnold's First and Second Latin Book, and his Introduction to Latin Prose Composition. The style in which the books are got up is not their only recommendation. With thorough instruction, on the part of the teacher using these books as text-books, I am confident a much more ample return for the time and labor bestowed by our youth upon Latin must be secured. The time certainly has come when an advance must be made upon the old methods of instruction. I am glad to have a work that promises so many advantages as Arnold's First and Second Latin Book to begin I have little doubt of the result of the experiment. Very respectfully. A. B. RUSSELL.

Extract from a Report of an Examination of the Male Department of the Parochial School of St. Paul's Church, Rome, N. Y., on Friday, March 26, 1847.

But were we to single out any part of the examination as worthy of special notice, it would be that upon "Arnold's First Book in Latin." Many an Academician, who has studied Latin in the ordinary way for two years, could not sustain an examination as did the lads of this class, who have studied Arnold's First Lessons only about six months. Arnold's method is admirable for making thorough scholars and accurate grammarians; but then it needs a thorough and industrious teacher to use it to advantage. Such, evidently, is Mr. Platt. He has not been content to put his pupils upon writing out the exercises, but they have been required to commit thoroughly to memory the vocabulary of words in each lesson, beginning with nouns and verbs; and as soon as they have learned the words they begin to make sentences. Then they learn occasionally a declension, and immediately are made to put it to use by constructing sentences that require the cases of that declension. A similar method was pursued in the English Grammar and in the French."

D. Appleton & Co.'s Educational Publications.

GRAHAM'S ENGLISH SYNONYMES.

OPINIONS OF ITS MERITS.

CENTRAL INSTITUTE, No. 52 North Sixth Street, Philadelphia.

MESSRS. G. S. APPLETON & Co.:

Gentlemen,-Having frequently enjoined upon teachers and publishers the necessity of a School Book on English Synonomy, you may judge of the gratification with which I arose from an examination of the copy of "Graham's Synonymes," received by your politeness.

The work has been introduced, and proved highly acceptable to our classes in English composition.

The arrangement is philosophical, the nicer shades of difference are drawn with sufficient distinctness, and the quotations are chaste and elegant-including the gems of our language. I cannot but congratulate you upon the publication of this valuable-this indispensable addition to our school literature and with many thanks for your favor, I remain your

Obedient servant,

ALFRED L. KENNEDY, Principal.

Feb. 6, 1847.

MESSRS. D. APPLETON & Co.

STILLWATER, SARATOGA Co., N. Y.. Feb. 10th, 1847.

Some two or three weeks since I had the pleasure of receiving from you a copy of G. F. Graham's "English Synonymes." I would say that I consider it a work of priceless value, ar ranged and classified, with reference to comprehensiveness, most successfully, all the words defined most accurately, their distinctions clearly shown, and the illustrations very pertinent, while the exercises are peculiarly calculated to impress the importance of purity and accuracy in speaking and writing the English language. In fine, I see not how any scholar can consider his library complete without this volume, or any seminary its course of instruction respectable without this branch of study. It is not to supersede any other author that the present work is got up, but it is to supply a text book, the want of which many of our most distinguished teachers have long felt; and it is a subject of no little gratification that the author has so completely succeeded in his first attempt. I can, withont hesitation, most cheerfully recommend it to all who love pure English, or wish to cultivate clearness in their mother tongue. The style and typography of the work indicate much taste and good judgment, and you have my best wishes for success in first offering to the public a Class Book on this interesting subject.

HIRAM BAXTER, M. D.

"Accustom yourselves,' says Coleridge, in his Aids to Reflection,' to reflect on the words you use, hear, or read; their birth, derivation, and history! For if words are not things, they are living powers, by which the things of most importance to mankind are actuated, combined, and humanized.'

"If ever a people needed hints on this subject, it is ourselves; and Mr. Reed has performed a worthy and acceptable service in bringing forward this excellent book of reference. His own Introduction, and the series of illustrative authorities which he has added, much increase the value of the work; and, of the whole, we may safely say that there has been no book of English Synonymes comparable to this in compactness, copiousness of explanation, and cheapnessthat grand point with so many students. It is full of useful information on the subject of style, and ought to be in the hands of many of our writers and public men, who are utterly unconscious of their glaring need of such a manual. How few even of those whose thoughts deserve the best possible dress, take any pains to choose between words of different shades of meaning! yet how much of the efficacy of language depends upon such a choice!

"The opening dissertation of Mr. Graham sets forth some important philological principles in the clearest and most intelligible manner; and the whole book is so free from words of learned length and thundering sound,' as to be well adapted to the more advanced classes in schools."Christian Examiner.