LIST OF BOOKS PUBLISHED BY JAMES FRENCH & CO., 78 Washington Street, Boston.
Reading edition
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SCHOOL BOOKS.
FOSTER'S BOOK-KEEPING, by double and single entry, both in single and copartnership business, exemplified in three sets of books. Twelfth Edition. 8vo. Cloth, extra. 1 00
FOSTER'S BOOK-KEEPING, by single entry, exemplified in two sets of books. Boards 38
FRENCH'S SYSTEM OF PRACTICAL PENMANSHIP, founded on scientific movements; combining the principles on which the method of teaching is based.—Illustrated by engraved copies, for the use of Teachers and Learners. Twenty-seventh Edition 25
This little treatise seems well fitted to teach everything which can be taught of the theory of Penmanship. The style proposed is very simple. The copperplate fac-similes of Mr. French's writing are as neat as anything of the kind we ever saw.—Post. Mr. French has illustrated his theory with some of the most elegant specimens of execution, which prove him master of his science.—Courier. This work is of a useful character, evidently illustrating an excellent system. We have already spoken of it in terms of approbation.—Journal. This little work of his is one of the best and most useful publications of the kind that we have seen.—Transcript.
BEAUTIES OF WRITING, containing twenty large specimens of Ornamental Penmanship, Pen Drawing, and off-hand Flourishing. 75
BOSTON COPY-BOOK, comprising nearly two hundred engraved copies, for the use of Schools and Academies. 42
LADIES' COPY-BOOK, containing many beautiful engraved copies, which are a perfect imitation of the natural hand writing; also including German Text and Old English. 17
BOSTON ELEMENTARY COPY-BOOK, comprising large and small Text Hand, for Schools. 12-½
COOK'S MERCANTILE SYSTEM OF PENMANSHIP. Fourth Revised Edition. 37-½
THE ART of PEN-DRAWING, containing examples of the usual styles, adorned with a variety of Figures and Flourishes, executed by command of hand. Also a variety of Ornamental Penmanship. 75
MISCELLANEOUS AND JUVENILE.
TURKEY AND THE TURKS, by Dr. J.V.C. Smith, Mayor of Boston. 320 pages. 12mo. Cloth. 75
It is a most excellent work. It will have a large sale, for it embraces more real information about real Turks and their strange peculiarities than anything we have yet read.—Post.
THE MASSACHUSETTS STATE RECORD, for the years 1847, 1848, 1849, 1850 and 1851; one of the most valuable American Statistical Works. 5 vols. 12mo. Cloth. 5 00
THE NEW HAMPSHIRE FESTIVAL. A graphic account of the Assemblage of the "Sons of New Hampshire" at Boston, Hon. Daniel Webster presiding. Illustrated with portraits of Webster, Woodbury and Wilder. 8vo. Cloth, gilt. 2 00
THE SAME, Gilt Edges and Sides. 3 00
SECOND FESTIVAL of the "Sons of New Hampshire." Illustrated with portraits of Webster, Wilder, Appleton and Chickering. 8vo. Cloth, gilt. 2 00
THE SAME, Gilt Edges and Sides. 3 00
FESTIVAL. 2 vols. in one. 8vo. Cloth, gilt. 2 50
ELEANOR: or, Life without Love. 12mo. Cloth. 75
LIFE IN ENGLAND AND AMERICA. Illustrated. 12mo. Cloth. 75
THE VACATION: or, Mrs. Stanley and Her Children. By Mrs. J. Thayer. Illustrated. 18mo. Cloth. Third Edition. 50
THE SAME, Gilt Edges. 75
SUNSHINE AND SHADE: or, The Denham Family. By Sarah Maria. Fourth Edition. 18mo. Cloth. 37-½
THE SAME, Gilt Edges. 56
THE DREAM FULFILLED: or, The Trials and Triumphs of the Moreland Family. 18mo. Cloth. 42
THE SAME, Gilt Edges. Fifth Edition. 62-½
THE COOPER'S SON: or, The Prize of Virtue. A Tale of the Revolution. Written for the Young. 18mo. Cloth. Sixth Edition. (In press.) 37-½
THE SAME, Gilt Edges. 56
THE SOCIABLE STORY TELLER. Being a Selection of new Anecdotes, humorous Tales, amusing Stories and Witticisms; calculated to entertain and enliven the Social Circle. Third Edition. 18mo. Cloth. 42
THE SAME, Gilt Edges. 62-½
TALMUDIC MAXIMS. Translated from the Hebrew; together with other sayings, compiled from various authors. By L.S. D'Israel. 18mo. Cloth. 50
THE SAME, Gilt Edges. 75
LECTURES TO YOUTH. Containing instructions preparatory to their entrance upon the active duties of life. By Rev. R.F. Lawrence. 18mo. Cloth. 50
THE SAME, Gilt Edges. 75
THE SABBATH MADE FOR MAN: or, Instituted by Divine Authority. By Rev. Dr. Cornell. 18mo. Cloth. 33-½
THE SAME, Gilt Edges. 50
CONSUMPTION FORESTALLED AND PREVENTED. By. W.M. Cornell, A.M., M.D., member of the Mass. Medical Society. 18mo. Cloth. Fourth Edition. 37-½
THE SAME, Gilt Edges. 56
PASSION AND OTHER TALES. By Mrs. J. Thayer, Author of "Floral Gems," &c. &c. 16mo. Cloth. 62-½
TURNOVER. A Tale of New Hampshire. Paper. 25
THE HISTORY OF THE HEN FEVER; a Humorous Record. By Geo. P. Burnham. With twenty Illustrations. 12mo. Cloth. 1 25
The work is written in a happy but ludicrous style, and this reliable history of the fowl mania in America, will create an immense sensation.—Courier.
NEW MINIATURE VOLUMES.
THE ART OF CONVERSING. Written for the instruction of Youth in the polite manners and language of the drawing-room, by a Society of Gentlemen; with an illustrative title. Fourteenth Edition. Gilt Edges. 37-½
THE SAME, Gilt Edges and Sides. 50
FLORAL GEMS: or, The Songs of the Flowers. By Mrs. J. Thayer. Thirteenth Edition, with a beautiful frontispiece. Gilt Edges. 37-½
THE SAME, Gilt Edges and Sides. 50
THE AMETHYST: or, Poetical Gems. A Gift Book for all seasons. Illustrated. Gilt Edges. 37-½
THE SAME, Gilt Edges and Sides. 40
ZION. With Illustrative Title. By Rev. Mr. Taylor. 42
THE SAME, Gilt Edges and Sides. 50
THE TRIUNE. With Illustrative Title. By Rev. Mr. Taylor. 37-½
TRIAD. With Illustrative Title. By Rev. Timothy A. Taylor. 37-½
TWO MOTTOES. By Rev. T.A. Taylor. 37-½
SOLACE. By Rev. T.A. Taylor. 37-½
THE SAME, Gilt Edges and Sides. 50
SONNETS. By Edward Moxon. 31-¼
THE SAME, Gilt Edges and Sides. 50
GRAY'S ELEGY, and other Poems. The Poetical Works of Thomas Gray. "Poetry—Poetry;—Gray—Gray!" [Daniel Webster, the night before his death, Oct. 24, 1852.]. 31
THE SAME, Gilt Edges and Sides. 50
The following Writing Books are offered on Liberal Terms.
FRENCH'S NEW WRITING BOOK, with a fine engraved copy on each page. Just published, in Four Numbers, on a highly-improved plan.
No. 1 Contains the First Principles, &c. 10 No. 2 A fine Copy Hand. 10 No. 3 A bold Business Hand Writing. 10 No. 4 Beautiful Epistolary Writing for the Lady. 10
James French & Co., No. 78 Washington street, have just published a new series of Writing Books for the use of Schools and Academies. They are arranged upon a new and improved plan, with a copy on each page, and ample instructions for learners. We commend them to the attention of teachers and parents.—Transcript.
They commence with those simple forms which the learner needs first to make, and they conduct him, by natural and appropriate steps, to those styles of the art which indicate the chirography not only of the finished penman, but which are adapted to the wants of those who wish to become accomplished accountants.—Courier.
A new and original system of Writing Books, which cannot fail to meet with favor. They consist of a series, and at the top of each page is a finely-executed copy. We cordially recommend the work.—Bee.
It is easily acquired, practical and beautiful.—Fitchburg Sentinel.
We have no hesitation in pronouncing them superior to anything of the kind ever issued.—Star Spangled Banner.
FRENCH'S PRACTICAL WRITING BOOK, for the use of Schools and Academies; in Three Numbers, with a copy for each page.
No. 1, Commencing with the First Principles. 10 No. 2, Running-hand copies for Business Purposes. 10 No. 3, Very fine copies, together with German Text and Old English. 10
BOSTON SCHOOL WRITING BOOK, for the use of Public and Private Schools; in Six Numbers, with copies to assist the Teacher and aid the Learner.
No. 1 Contains the Elementary Principles, together with the Large Text Hand. 10
No. 2 Contains the Principles and First Exercises for a Small Hand. 10
No. 3 Consists of the Capital Letters, and continuation of Small Letters. 10
No. 4 Contains Business-hand Copies, beautifully executed. 10
No. 5 Consists of a continuation of Business Writing, also an Alphabet of Roman Print. 10
No. 6 Contains many beautiful specimens of Epistolary Writing, also an Alphabet of Old English and German Text. 10
LADIES' WRITING BOOK, for the use of Teachers and Learners, with three engraved copies on each page, and the manner of holding the pen, sitting at the table, &c., explained. 13
GENTLEMEN'S WRITING BOOK, for the use of Teachers and Learners, with three engraved copies on each page, and the manner of holding the pen, sitting at the table, &c., explained. 13
YANKEE PENMAN, Containing 48 pages, with engraved copies. 33
FRENCH'S EAGLE COVER WRITING BOOKS, made of fine blue paper, without copies. 7