READERS.

BY

D. B. TOWER, A. M.,

(Principal of Park Latin School, Boston,)

AND

CORNELIUS WALKER, A. M.

(Principal of Wells Grammar School, Boston.)

The first essential of good reading is a distinct articulation. This can only result from practice of the elementary sounds and their combinations. All of these simple elements and their combinations are given, with ample directions, arranged in the simplest and most compact form, in the first books of Tower’s series.

The next points are Emphasis and the Tones.

These are set forth and illustrated in the last three Readers. The elements of expression requisite for the utterance of every sentiment are clearly described and explained by appropriate examples. By these examples, it is clearly shown how a passage is to be read, and thence is deduced a rule or principle that all similar passages are to be read in a similar manner.

The character of the selections is such as to claim the attention of all who are in search of good reading matter. They are exciting, instructive, and interesting, and admirably adapted to the capacity of the pupils.

The higher books of the series contain selections from authors who are considered standards in their respective departments. The dignity and objects of literature are distinctly brought to view, whether in the form of prose to persuade and instruct—in that of poetry, to please the fancy—or in that of the drama, to move the passions.

The character of the selections in these two books is such as to claim the attention of all who are in search of reading matter that will wear.

The superiority of these books is acknowledged, wherever they have been brought to a practical test. The more intelligent any school committee, or teachers are, the more readily are these Readers appreciated, and the more eagerly are they sought for use in the school-room. So decided is the preference for them, among the educated, over every other series, that they are gradually but surely superseding them all, and going into general use in all the best schools in our country.

Price.

TOWER’SFIRST READER, or Gradual Primer, 14cts.

Do.SECOND READER, or Introduction to Gradual Reader, 25"

Do.THIRD READER, or Gradual Reader, 34"

Do.FOURTH READER, or Sequel to Gradual Reader, 50"

Do.FIFTH READER, or North American Second Class Reader, 62½"

Do.SIXTH READER, or North American First Class Reader, 84"

Do.GRADUAL SPELLER, or Complete Enunciator, 17"

Do.INTERMEDIATE READER, 25"

Copies of the above sent by mail, postage paid, on receipt of the prices annexed. Address

DANIEL BURGESS & Co.,

Publishers, New-York.

BY

DAVID B. TOWER, A. M.,

AND

PROF. BENJAMIN F. TWEED, A. M.

PRICE 25 CENTS.

FIRST LESSONS IN LANGUAGE: OR, ELEMENTS OF ENGLISH GRAMMAR.

BY

David B. Tower, A. M., and Prof. Benjamin F. Tweed, A. M.

This little book was prepared for beginners, that they might feel their way understandingly, and become interested in this sometimes dry study. This subject is presented in a natural way, avoiding all unnecessary innovations. The plan is simple and plain, introducing only one thing at a time, that the pupil may see a reason for each step, and thus be led to think. It is concise, that the whole subject may be placed before the learner in the simplest manner and encumbered by as few words for the memory as possible, that the interest may be kept up till he is master of the study. By easy questions, principles are deduced from familiar examples already explained for the sake of such inferences, that a clear understanding of these principles and their application may be acquired, rather than the words used to explain and describe them.

PRICE FIFTY-SIX CENTS.

GRADUAL LESSONS IN GRAMMAR;

OR, GUIDE TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE BY THE ANALYSIS AND COMPOSITION OF SENTENCES; WITH A SEQUEL. BY DAVID B. TOWER, A. M., AND PROF. BENJAMIN F. TWEED, A. M.

The first object in the Gradual Lessons in Grammar, is to render the pupil familiar with the different classes of words, in the various relations in which they may be used, by directing attention to the manner in which they affect the meaning of the sentence. Thus it is stated, that “words used as names are nouns.” Then follow examples of the different kinds of nouns, and the pupil is required to tell why they are nouns, and to write others, till he recognizes the noun wherever it is found.

The same course is then taken with reference to the verb, after which sentences are introduced in their simplest form, containing only the essential elements, and the pupil is required to analyze them and construct similar sentences.

Then follows the adjective, and attention is called to its effect on the meaning of the sentence. The statement at the head of each section is not to be committed to memory, but is made to assist the pupil in appreciating the grammatical forms of the sentences which follow. In this manner, by the introduction of a new class of words, or the use of the same class in a different relation, the sentence is gradually built up; till, from the most simple, we have the most complex an involved forms. The technical terms, denoting the various relations and modifications, are then given, with marginal references to the illustrations. The definitions and rules in the Sequel are deduced from illustrations in the First Part.

The First Part of this Grammar has one peculiar advantage. It combines Construction with Analysis. On every principle developed, written exercises are required of the pupils, not only to insure an understanding of that particular principle and to perpetuate a knowledge of it, but also to furnish gradual and continued practice in the construction of sentences. This method of instruction makes correct writers, as it regards the using of words understandingly and grammatically in sentences, and prepares the pupil for the task of composition, by enabling him to express his thoughts correctly if he has any.

☞ Persons who wish to acquire a knowledge of English Grammar WITHOUT A MASTER, will find these works of great service. Sent singly or together, by mail, post-paid, on receipt of price.

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