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BROWN'S PHYSIOLOGY AND HYGIENE.

50 Lesssons. 228 pp., illustrated. $1.50.

PROF. A. C. SHORTRIDGE, Sup't. Indianapolis, Ind.:

Dear Sir-I have examined Prof. Brown's Physiology, comparatively with four other most popular works, and in my opinion it is superior to any other as a text-book for pupils from twelve to sixteen years of age. I can recommend it to your attention, most heartily believing that in its simplicity and brevity it will give all the requisite principles of the science of Physiology for pupils of this grade. Very respectfully yours, W. B. FLETCHER,

Professor of Physiology in Indiana Medical College.

VENABLE'S UNITED STATES HISTORY.

230 pp., illustrated. $1.25.

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"We are inclined to pronounce it, on the whole, the best of its class and size maps are far the best we remember seeing in any American book of this class, and the portraits are large and most of them very good ones." -The Nation.

THALHEIMER'S MANUAL OF ANCIENT HISTORY.

8vo, 378 pp., illustrated. $2.50.

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Henkle's Test Spelling-Book.

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Zell's New Atlas of the World.

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It presents the results of the most recent discoveries, and embodies the latest territorial changes throughout the world.

It has brief descriptive letterpress, and a complete Index to each map. It has, at the close, a General Index, containing every name given in the Atlas. The reference to the maps, in these indices, is by letters which, easily found on the top and side of the map, guide to the square containing the required

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It thus forms a clearly and beautifully executed and trustworthy illustration of the newspaper, the gazetteer, the book of travels, and the geographical text book, as well as the more elaborate work, and at a price which brings it within the reach of all. Being very easy and convenient of reference, it must prove equally valuable to the student, the general reader, and the family circle.

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SCHOOL SUPPLY AGENCY,

FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF DICTIONARIES, GAZETEERS, OUTLINE MAPS, REFERENCE MAPS, ATLASES, LIBRARY BOOKS, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL HELPS.

DEAR SIR:

JOHN H. ROLFE, Manager.

Office at the Bookstore of Jansen, McClurg & Co.,

117 & 119 STATE STREET.

Chicago, January 1, 1878

My own long and extensive acquaintance with the educational work and interests
of the Interior, as well as the decided and unanimous testimony of large numbers of its
most experienced educators, has led me to the conclusion that, next to Reading and Geog-
raphy, no other subject so greatly needs increased attention and interest as that of
greater and better use of Dictionaries, and other reference books, in the work of the
schools.

During the last twenty years Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Atlases, and other works
of reference, have been greatly multiplied and improved, and yet comparatively few of
the schools, at least of the Interior, make much more use of them, than in the early
part of that period. In fact very little special effort has been given to that end for the
past ten or twelve years. And it would seem that because the publishers of them have
not given special attention to their increased use, educators have also neglected to do so.

Take, for instance, that work of sterling merit, Lippincott's Pronouncing Dictionary
of Biography and Mythology, to the preparation of which was given many years', work
of its earnest, industrious and painstaking author, and in the bringing out of which, it
is said, the publishers expended $70,000, and which contains an immense amount of
information that no intelligent person can pretend for a moment he is not in daily need
of and yet, throughout all this great Interior of our country, only here and there
at long intervala, can a school or even higher institution be found possessing it. In fact,
A W Ooely toore than by name to the groat majority of even

10von In the Hohools of this city, which

are accustomed

nowledge for the people. Revised edition.
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PELTON'S OUTLINE MAPS.

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features of physical geography, without detracting
from the complete practical presentation of political
and local geography. They are decidedly the best, as
well as cheapest, yet published, and are in fact the
only outline maps really needed in any grade of school.
3. MAP OF UNITED STATES, BRITISH PROVINCES,
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ISLANDS. 7 ft. x 7 ft.

4. MAP OF EUROPE, 7 ft. x 6 ft.

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6. MAP OF SOUTH AMERICA AND AFRICA, 7 ft. x 6 ft. Price of these four maps $15.00. Key to them, 80c.

you very

μου Βισαuly mierior to those of the other large
cities of the country, the use of the Dictionary, even among the higher grades of pupils,
is by no means universal."

I have been not a little pleased, as well as interested, to find by my late correspond -
ence with leading and experienced educators of this and other States of the Interior,
that the sentiment is universal among them, that all the pupils in the schools should be
trained to the use of the Dictionary; and, as fast as they are capable of it, to the use of
other reference books; and yet they are quite as unanimous in saying that the schools
in which it is done are far from numerous.

It is my purpose to make an earnest effort to have this acknowledged defect, in some
measure at least, remedied; and, from the encouragement already received, I trust to
have the hearty co-operation of all good educators. It will not be my aim to secure the
use of very cheap books, or at a large reduction of prices, or by donations, but to secure
attention to the best works, and to supply them at the best rates that can be afforded,
on the live and let live principle.

On the margin of this you will find the titles and prices, of some of the works to
which I wish to secure attention. Such information as I can obtain, will, on application,
be cheerfully given with regard to any other books of reference, or for libraries, or any
other school use.

Some of the works named, are sold only by subscription, and at the prices given.
Of course reductions from these prices cannot be expected, but the most liberal reduc-
tions, the case admits, will be made on other works. These will be made known on
application.

I hope to hear from you soon, and to receive such information and suggestions as
you may be pleased to offer, and trust to have your hearty support in this much needed
work. Names and addresses of Teachers and School Officers, time of Institutes, etc.,
specially desired.
Agents and canvassers wanted, to whom liberal terms will be given.

Yours truly,

JOHN H. ROLFE.