death. In sending forth my book, therefore, in my weakness, I hope it may be as generously received by the public, as the lectures spoken from my lips were by the audience." OUR GRAMMAR SCHOOLS: Why do they not furnish more and better material to the High Schools. By Henry F. Harrington, Supt. of Public Schools. New Bedford. Boston: Crosby & Ainsworth. This lecture is having a wide circulation; but no wider than the importance of its subject demands. The first edition having been exhausted. another edition of two thousand copies has been printed. These have been mostly disposed of, and there remain but a few hundred copies. They can be obtained at Crosby & Ainsworth's, at ten cents per copy, or one dollar per hundred. A copy will be mailed by the publishers to any address, upon the receipt of price. CONSUMPTION (Phthisis Pulmonalis). By Carl Both, M. D. Boston: E. P. Dutton & Co. This is a pamphlet detailing the method of cure of this disease, through artificial calcification, adopted by Dr. Both. He describes the formation and growth of tubercles in the lungs, illustrating his theory in connection therewith. Cases are described showing the application of this method. The pamphlet is worthy of attention. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EDUCATION. We prepared a notice of this valuable quarterly for our last number, but somehow it got mislaid, and so did not appear. It is still edited by the Hon. Henry Barnard, LL. D., but is now published at Hartford, by D. N. Camp. The January number is embellished by a Portrait of Nathan Bishop, LL. D., first Superintendent of Public Schools, in Providence, and in Boston; and contains the usual amount of important educational matter. The best articles are the Clergy and Popular Education; a letter from William Chauncey Fowler, LL. D.; A new Discovery of the old art of Teaching, by Charles Poole; an interesting account of the English Grammar School in 1659; Plan of a Philosophical College in 1661, by A. Crowley; Public Instruction in Switzerland; The Philosophy and Method of Teaching, as taught at the State Normal School, at Westfield; Co-education of the sexes: and Normal Schools, or Seminaries for Teachers, an address by John S. Hart, LL. D., Principal of State Normal School, Trenton, N. J. The worth of a publication like this can hardly be over-estimated. It ought to receive a hearty support from all interested in the noble cause which it so ably advocates. Its various issues give a mass of important facts, and an elucidation of principles in regard to educational matters such as can nowhere else be found. Joseph H. Allen is the Boston Agent. Terms, $4.00 per annum; single number, $1.25. ELEMENTS OF ASTRONOMY. By Henry Kiddle, A. M. New York: Ivison, Phinney, Blakeman & Co. We have examined this book with some care, and are satisfied that it meets a want, and will be gladly received by many teachers. There are good text-books of this kind, but they require of students considerable mathematical knowledge. The author of this work has happily succeeded in giving the great facts of this most interesting science, and explanations of many celestial phenomena, without requiring for their comprehension more than a fair knowledge of arithmetical processes, and the elementary principles of geometry. It is well written and arranged, copiously illustrated, and gives the latest discoveries and theories in relation to the subjects upon which it treats. GRAMMAR OF FRENCH GRAMMARS. By Dr. V. De Fivas, M. A., F. E. I. S. New York: D. Appleton & Co. This is a republication of an English work of some note. It has been recently revised by the author and made to conform in every respect to the best French authorities, more especially to that standard work," Grammaire des Gammaires." Every student of French, by whatever method, needs a good French grammar, complete in itself, and systematically arranged; and such this work seems to be. We are particularly struck with the clearness of its rules of syntax, and the variety of examples given to show their application. In this respect it is superior to any grammar we have examined. Those interested in the study of French will be glad to have their attention called to this book. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. A. Williams & Co. 100 Washington Street, the Boston agents for the publications of Harper & Brothers, have sent us the following, which form a part of the series of Harpers' Library of Select Novels. They seem to be very good reading for those who have time for such : GUILD COURT, a London story, by George Mac Donald. PLAYING FOR HIGH STAKES, a novel, by Annie Thomas. MARGARET'S ENGAGEMENT, a novel. ONE OF THE FAMILY, a novel, by the author of "Carlyon's Tear.” The same publishers have our thanks for LIPPINCOTT'S MAGAZINE, a new monthly, which we hope to notice more at length. THE FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT of the Board of State Charities of Massachusetts is quite a ponderous volume, giving valuable information. THE ANNUAL REPORT of the Superintendent of Public Schools in San Francisco, John C. Pelton, is an able document, and gives an excellent account of the schools of that city. FIFTEENTH SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT of the Superintendent of Public Schools of the City of Boston. Mr. Philbrick discusses here the Grammar School Course of Study in his usual able manner. We hope to give our readers some extracts from it. MAGAZINES FOR THE YOUNG. In no one thing is the difference between the present and the past more manifest than in the efforts made to provide the young with useful, attractive, and entertaining books. The very handsome appearance of the periodicals for this class of readers almost makes us wish to be a boy again, that we may behold with youthful eyes and enjoy with a youthful heart. The "Easy Lessons" and the old copy of " Pilgrim's Progress," with their uncouth illustrations (very wonderful, though, to us) that solaced our youthful hours, would make but a poor appearance beside the handsomely printed and illustrated school-books and the beautiful magazines that are now within the reach of all. The best writers, the best artists and engravers, are now enlisted in the service of the rising generation, and have become efficient co-workers in educational progress. This is as it should be; and we congratulate the boys and girls upon this happy condition of things. What is done for them is done also for the world. It is sowing seed which we may reasonably hope will whiten the fields of the future with abundant harvests. We notice below two periodicals for the young which are sent to the Teacher. OUR YOUNG FOLKS. A very pleasant visitor indeed to come into one's family every month; and very well is it symbolized by the youthful Minerva that adorns its corner. For though it brings mirth and gladness, and even jollity, it brings also wisdom, just that wisdom we would have instilled in the minds of our children. We rather think it is more enthusiastically received by the girls than by the boys, for somehow it seems more consonant with their nature; but it is a visitor the boys need even more than the girls, for it opens the best sources of enjoyment, and its influences are all healthful. This year it brings Dickens as a companion; takes the young through the French Exposition; reads William Henry's rather comical, but delightful letters; makes Willy Wisp tell the best stories that can be made; gives lessons in magic; talks grandly about the First Crusade; and, indeed, keeps bringing and promises to bring, the very best company that can be found to instruct and entertain. Boston: Ticknor & Fields. $2.50 per annum. THE RIVERSIDE MAGAZINE. Another monthly visitor in just the gayest dress, but very artistically arranged. No wonder it attracts young eyes. But that is not all. There is always a very handsome picture to be seen, and ever so many more that are either handsome or comical. Then there are as good stories as one needs to read; some, too, for the very little ones; and wonderful facts gleaned from the fields of science. Month before last it gave us a great picture of the moon, not the moon the cow jumped over as last month, but the moon astronomers see through their telescopes; and a very interesting description of it and its wonderful appearances. My Three Gardens in the April number is a delightful article, and we should not wonder if many gardens were laid out according to that diagram this spring. From Superior to St. Paul is a very interesting journey, and no one can object to a passage in a steamer through the Strait of Magellan. After a good look at the frontispiece, illustrating the experiences of Robinson Crusoe, we are sure all, young or old, will be glad to read the account of The Bark "Robinson Crusoe," by the Rev. E. E. Hale. The Riverside is now in its second year. We know not how extensively it is circulated; but we know it ought to have a very wide circulation. New York: Hurd & Houghtou. $2.50 per annum. ... 528 pages. Sargent's Standard Fifth or First Class Reader. 12mo, ........ 66 264 tifully illustrated..... Sargent's Standard Third Reader. 12mo, half morocco.... 216 Sargent's Standard Second Reader. Illustrated.. ...... 216 Sargent's Standard First Reader. Illustrated. Sargent's Standard Primer. Finely illustrated.. Sargent's Pronouncing Speller. An entirely new work, and very successful.... 120 66 72 .... 168 This Speller illustrates the unaccented vowel sounds, by a new system of notation; and contains an entirely new feature in an Index of peculiar words for exhibition exercises, etc., which supersedes the necessity of any supplementary Speller for higher classes. It is also adapted to beginners. THE FIFTH READER Contains an ORIGINAL ELOCUTIONARY INTRODUCTION of an eminently concise and practical character, treating in a thorough manner those vital principles which are essential to successful instruction. The selections comprise the best elocutionary pieces which Literature affords. In the other Numbers of the Series the subject of Elocutionary Drill is prominently and appropriately treated, and the Reading Exercises are selected with especial reference to their adaptedness for Elocutionary Practice. PATRIOTIC PIECES, embracing the noblest sentiments of modern statesmen and authors are included, to inspire a devoted spirit of patriotism, an intelligent faith in our republican system, and a renewed confidence in our purified institutions. In all respects the Series is fully UP WITH THE TIMES. SARGENT'S ORIGINAL DIALOGUES. $1.50. A handsome large duodecimo of 336 pages, with a fine portrait of the author, engraved on steel, and wood-cuts representing appropriate attitudes in dialogue delivery. Copies sent, post paid, on receipt of price. LIBERAL TERMS GIVEN FOR INTRODUCTION. Address the Publisher. JOHN L. SHOREY, WASHINGTON STREET, BOSTON. |