Northend's Elocutionary Works.

ELOCUTIONARY WORKS,

BY CHARLES NORTHEND,

PRINCIPAL OF THE EPPES SCHOOL, SALEM, MASS.

1. NORTHEND'S LITTLE SPEAKER.
II. NORTHEND'S AMERICAN SPEAKER.
III. NORTHEND'S SCHOOL DIALOGUES.

1. NORTHEND'S LITTLE SPEAKER.

"THE LITTLE SPEAKER, AND JUVENILE READER.-Mr. Northend is known, both a an experienced teacher, and as the author of the American Speaker,' and other edu cational works. The object of this little work is, to provide the means for exercising quite young pupils in declamation. Mr. Northend justly remarks, that the longer exer cises in declamation and composition are delayed, the more difficult it will be to awaken an interest in them. This little volume is well adapted to its purpose."— Vermont Chronicle.

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II. NORTHEND'S AMERICAN SPEAKER.

"AMERICAN SPEAKER.-This is an admirable book-and as the exercise of declamation, of late, is considered essential to a good and finished education, and is introduced into our best schools as an important element, we hope that this volume of well-selected pieces, compiled with great care by the author from our best writers, will find its way into the hands of every school boy."-Barnstable Patriot.

"AMERICAN SPEAKER, by Charles Northend, Principal of the Eppes School, Salem.In this work, Mr. Northend seems perfectly to have accomplished the object he had in view. The selections are made with perfect taste, and afford an ample variety, to meet all occasions. Wherever a work of this description is wanted, this may be safely recommended, as possessing every desirable attribute. It is for sale by all our book. sellers."-Salem (Mass.) Gazette.

"It is the best compilation of the kind we have ever examined. The selections are of a high character, and an elevated moral tone is prominent throughout the work. The book is divided into three parts-the first being composed of sixty-two prose exercises; the second, of thirty-four interesting dialogues; and the last, of seventy short poems. We hope this book will soon be extensively introduced into our schools. The author truly remarks in the preface, 'The advantages of frequent practice in speaking are so many and so great, that it should receive more prominence in all cur schools."-Salem (Mass.) Advertiser.

III. NORTHEND'S SCHOOL DIALOGUES.

"The character of the author of this work is a guarantee that it is a book of goos practical common sense-one that will take hold of the youthful mind, and delight and interest it. A cursory examination has fully confirmed us in this favorable opin bon. The author has selected such dialogues as contain good sentiments, and such as will have a salutar 7 influence on the mind of the young."-Teacher's Advocate.

"The selections manifest an intimate knowledge of the wants of the young, a scru pulous regard to the sentiments inculcated, and an eye to combined instruction and Amusement. They are preferable to any other books of the same character with which we are acquainted, from the greater variety of the selections, and from their being cuiled to a considerable extent from the works of modern authors. Children tire of old throadbare pieces, however good they may be; and novelty has ever for them peculiar attraction."-Gloucester Times.

Chambers' Educational Course.

CHAMBERS' EDUCATIONAL COURSE.

THE SCIENTIFIC SECTION.

The Messrs. Chambers have employed the first professors in Scotland in the prepara tion of these works. They are now offered to the schools of the United Sales, unde the American revision of D. M. REESE, M. D., LL. D., late Superintendent of Publis Schools in the city and county of New York.

I. CHAMBERS' TREASURY OF KNOWLEDGE.

II. CLARK'S ELEMENTS OF DRAWING AND PERSPECTIVE.
III. CHAMBERS' ELEMENTS OF NATURAL PHILOSOPHY.
IV. REID & BAIN'S CHEMISTRY AND ELECTRICITY.

V. HAMILTON'S VEGETABLE AND ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
VI. CHAMBERS' ELEMENTS OF ZOOLOGY.

VII PAGE'S ELEMENTS OF GEOLOGY.

"It is well known that the original publishers of these works (the Messrs. Chambers of Edinburgh) are able to command the best talent in the preparation of their books, and that it is their practice to deal faithfully with the public. This series will not disappoint the reasonable expectations thus excited. They are elementary works prepared by authors in every way capable of doing justice to their respective undertakings, and who have evidently bestowed upon them the necessary time and labor to adapt them to their purpose. We recommend them to teachers and parents with confidence If not introduced as class-books in the school, they may be used to excellent advantage in general exercises, and occasional class exercises, for which every teacher ought to provide himself with an ample store of materials. The volumes may be had separately; and the one first nained, in the hands of a teacher of the younger classes, might furnish an inexhaustible fund of amusement and instruction. Together, they would constitute a rich treasure to a family of intelligent children, and impart a thirst for knowledge."-Vermont Chronicle.

"Of all the numerous works of this class that have been published, there are none that have acquired a more thoroughly deserved and high reputation than this series. The Chambers, of Edinburgh, well known as the careful and intelligent publishers of a vast number of works of much importance in the educational world, are the fathers of the series of books, and the American editor has exercised an unusual degree of judgment in their preparation for the use of schools as well as private families in this Bountry."-Philad. Bulletin.

"The titles furnish a key to the contents, and it is only necessary for us to say, that the material of each volume is admirably worked up, presenting with sufficient fulness and with much clearness of method the several subjects which are treated."— Cin Gazette.

"We notice these works, not merely because they are school books, but for the pur pose of expressing our thanks, as the advocate' of the educational interests of the people and their children, to the enterprising publishers of these and many other val uable works of the same character, the tendency of which is to diffuse useful knowledge throughout the masses, for the good work they are doing, and the hope that their eward may be commensurate with their deserts."-Maine School Advocate.

Chambers' Educational Course.

1. CHAMBERS' TREASURY OF KNOWLEDGE.

PART I. Embraces Elementary Lessons in Common Things—or things which lie most immediately around us, and first attract the attention of the young mind.

PART II. Embraces Practical Lessons on Common Objects-such as articles cr objecta from the Mineral, Vegetable, and Animal Kingdoms, manufactured articles, miscella neous substances and objects, &c.

PART III. Embraces Introduction to the Sciences. This presents a systematic view of nature, under the various sciences. Care is taken that the information given should not be a superficial view of a few unconnected phenomena, but a chain of principes calculated, in combination, to impress a distinct and comprehensive idea on tas mind of a very young child.

This volume is designed for an early reading book, that the scholar may be exercised in reading, and at the same time acquire knowledge of such subjects as his capacity will enable him to understand. It contains much useful information upon common objects of life.

"The American editor, in bringing the above excellent reading book in its present enlarged and improved shape before the American public, has done great service, in our opinion, to the cause of education. He has, in fact, rendered it one of those rare school readers, which, while affording rational amusement to the youthful mind, is, at the same time, calculated to excite its thinking and reasoning powers, thereby accomplishing the grand object of intellectual education, which is nothing more, as the poet has tersely told us, than teaching the 'young idea how to shoot.'"-Rahway Register.

"This volume is very happily adapted to the capacities of children, as soon as they can read with facility, and designed to present some new truth in nature or art to their opening minds, exemplified with beautiful illustrations drawn from familiar objects."— Christian Observer.

"All that the title-page promises, the book contains. It is indeed a treasury, full of knowledge for the information of the young."-Richmond Christian Advocate.

"The intention of the writers was to furnish a reading book for children, which might be used at an early period, and at the same time furnish a vast amount of knowledge. In this they have admirably succeeded. The volume contains a simple survey of the mineral, vegetable, and animal kingdoms, and an introduction to the sciences. We commend it to families who are seeking elementary works for their children."— Western Christian Advocate.

II. ELEMENTS OF DRAWING AND PERSPECTIVE. (By JOHN CLARK.) PART I. Embraces Exercises, for the Slate.

PART II. Embraces the Principles of Drawing and Perspective.

With but very few exceptions, children are fond of making efforts in Drawing. Furnished with a black-lead pencil and sheet of paper, or slate and pencil, they are delighted to scribble whatever their fancy suggests. Followed up methodically by the teacher, their infant aspirations may lead to the development of much valuable talent. This volume is on a new branch introduced into the common studies in the pursuit o knowledge. It contains diagrams and illustrations, exhibiting the style and manner of drawing, from the first rudiments of outline to the finished sketches of landscape and scraery. This is a useful branch of education, heretofore studied but little, but which will be better appreciated as more understood.

III. CHAMBERS' ELEMENTS OF NATURAL PHILOSOPHY. PART I. Embraces Laws of Matter and Motion. PART II. Embraces Mechanica PART III. Embraces Hydrostatics, Hydraulics, and Pneumatics.

In the treatment of the several subjects, great care has been taken to render the language simple and intelligible. Illustrated by wood engravings. ›

Chambers' Educational Course.

IV. REID & BAIN'S CHEMISTRY AND ELECTRICITY.

PART I. Embraces Illustrations, and Experiments of the Chemical Phenomena of Daily Life. By D. B. REID, M. D., F. R. S. E.

PART II. Embraces Electricity, (statical and current.) By ALEXANDER BAIN, the orig nal inventor of Electric and Telegraphic clocks.

This work is designed to facilitate the introduction of Chemistry as an elementary branch of education in schools. Illustrated by engravings.

"We have met with no works of the same character, which present the facts pertain ing to these interesting sciences in a style so simple and attractive, so well adapted for use in schools, and for the wants of those who have not the time to spare for the perusal and study of more elaborate treatises."-Maine Common School Journal.

"A knowledge of chemistry has become almost indispensable to a successful prosecu tion of most of the avocations of society. As far as possible, therefore, should it become one of the studies of the schools. For that purpose, this treatise appears to be as well adapted, to say the least, as any text-book that has yet been prepared. It has the advantage, which is no trifle, of all the recent discoveries and improvements in the science; and through the whole there is a constant illustration of the text by neat and appropriate engravings. It should receive, as it deserves, attention from teachers and others charged with the superintendence of education."-Worcester Palladium.

"The above work constitutes No. IV. of Chambers' Educational Course, and is her presented in a suitable shape for the use of schools. The kindred phenomena of electricity and chemistry are illustrated, and clear as sunlight, to those who will study the book-which is not only convenient, as to size and arrangement, but is ornamented with a large number of the most ingenious wood-cuts."-Chillicothe Gazette.

"Chemistry is one of the most profitable studies, because it bears directly upon our Interests in almost every pursuit in life. We have reviewed this excellent work for schools, and we are gratified to say that it is one of the latest and best improvements we have seen. In truth, it may afford valuable information to many whose school-days are past."-Mississippian.

"The appearance of this work in Chambers' admirable Educational Series, and Dr. Reese's imprimatur as editor, will probably be taken in lieu of any commendation our brief acquaintance with it could furnish. Its arrangement strikes us as very clear and scientific; its illustrations are full; and though the work is brief, and designed to be only elementary, it is yet comprehensive and able."-N. Y. Evangelist.

"It treats of the subject in a plain and common-sense manner, suited to the comprehension of the young, and adapted to the wants of the student who plods his way up the hill of science unaided by the living teacher."-Western Citizen.

"The first part of this work appears, from the examination we have given it, to be lees encumbered with the mere mention of chemical compounds that are rarely seen, and more devoted to matters of primary and practical interest to the tyro in Chemistry, ban some of the American treatises that are extensively in vogue. It will be found lao to furnish directions to the student for performing experiments; and one good xperiment, thoroughly wrought out by the student, is worth more than the perusal a whole volume without it.

"Part II., on Electricity, is more full than usual for the subordinate place that this branch of Natural Philosophy is made to take in the midst of a treatise on Chemistry. It will enable the student to understand a science to which mankind are indebted, ai the present day, for what we conceive to be the most remarkable and important invenHon of the age, viz. the Electro-Magnetic Telegraph; and no one can fail to perceive the superiority of the invention by our distinguished countryman over those that have bad their origin abroad. To those who are desirous to find a good text-book for classes in our common schools and academies, we think we may safely recommend this.". Rome Sentinel

Chambers' Educational Course.

V. HAMILTON'S VEGETABLE AND ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY, PART I. Embraces the General Structure and Functions of Plants.

PART II. Embraces the Organization of Animals.

The object of this work is to unite Vegetable and Animal Physiology, and bring both systems under one head, as properly connected and adapted to the mind of the student.

"This is the best treatise adapted to educational purposes, which we have seen pon that subject. We cordially commend it to the special attention of parents and chool committees."-Teacher's Advocate

"This should be made a branch of common-school education, in order that the laws of health may be universally understood."-Vermont Chronicle.

VI. CHAMBERS' ELEMENTS OF ZOOLOGY. (ILLUSTRATED.) Iresenting a complete view of the Animal Kingdom as a portion of external nature. As the composition of one of the most eminent physiologists of our age, it possesses an authority not attributable to such treatises in general.

"This is a treasure for the poor man's home, and the hope is not unfounded, that inany a poor man's son may, from the pleasure derived from its perusal, be induced to Lultivate a taste for the study of nature and her laws. We admire all the works pubfished by the Chambers, and seize them like the hand of a tried friend. There seems to be a desire to do good as well as sell the book, exhibited on every page. The present, in some 500 pages, gives a rapid but scientific view of the animal kingdom. It is admirably adapted for schools and as a reading book for young naturalists. We should judge its perusal by general readers an almost necessary preparation to that of a popular treatise on geology."- Literary World.

VII. ELEMENTS OF GEOLOGY. (BY DAVID PAGE.)

The subject is here presented in its two aspects of interesting and important. Inter esting, inasmuch as it exhibits the progressive conditions of the earth from the remotest periods, and reveals the character of the plants and animals which have successively adorned and peopled its surface; and important, as it determines the position of those metals and minerals upon which the arts and manufactures intimately depend.

"This is the most explicit and concise work on the above subject with which we are quainted. In style it is simple and interesting, and may be readily understood by rsons unacquainted with the science. It is admirably adapted as a text-book for ose who wish to obtain a knowledge of Geology by studying nature. Appended, is a rief geological description of each country in the world."-Young Student.

"In this volume, facts and suppositions are given with clear method; concisely, and fet with sufficient distinctness to be easily mastered by the pupil or the general reader. Numerous engravings throw much light upon the text; and help, not only to form, but to fix impressions. It is well adapted for use in high-schools; aid numerous questions facilitate the learner's progress."- Worcester Palladium.

This work gives an outline of the science in a very small compass. It is lucid, Comprehensive, attractive, and admirably arranged as a text-book for the use of acad nies and colleges."-H. S. Thrall, Professor of Chemistry and the Physical Sciences, Kenyon College, Ohio.