A new series of fresh and attractive reading books designed for Supplementary Reading in schools and for home instruction. The books are carefully graded both individually and as a series, attractively dressed and copiously illustrated. The Following Books of the Series are Now Issued For First Reader Grade. By Mrs. C. A. LANE. Price 25 cents. A choice collection of easy supplementary reading lessons for the youngest children at school. Fairy Stories and Fables For Second Reader Grade. By JAMES BALDWIN. Linen, 12m0, 176 pages, illustrated. Price 35 cents. The most popular folk-tales and fables retold in an attractive and understandable form for young readers. Old Greek Stories For Third Reader Grade. By JAMES BALDWIN. Price 45 cents. Classic stories of ancient Greece told in simple language for young readers. Stories of Great Americans for Little Americans For Second Reader Grade. By EDWARD EGGLESTON. Linen, 12m0, 159 pages, illustrated. Price 40 cents. Stories of American Life and Adventure For Third Reader Grade. By EDWARD EGGleston. Other books of this series are in preparation Copies of the Eclectic School Readings will be sent prepaid to any address on receipt of the price by the Publishers: AMERICAN BOOK COMPANY New York (15) Cincinnati Chicago GENERAL HISTORY. THALHEIMER'S GENERAL HISTORY. 12mo, 448 pp. Half roan, illustrated $1.20 Extreme brevity has here been combined with a lively and simple narrative, such as might supply the present need of young pupils while affording a symmetrical plan for the research of older ones. SWINTON'S OUTLINES OF HISTORY. Ancient, Medieval and Modern, with special reference to the History of Mankind. Its anatomical synopses, its maps showing the political divisions at the great epochs, its collateral information, its surveys of the great events, distinguished men, and important discoveries furnish in an entertaining style just what is valuable to the beginner of the study of history. LORD'S POINTS OF HISTORY. 12m0, 300 pp. Cloth $1.00 The salient points in the history of the world arranged catechetically for class use or for review and examination by teacher or pupil. GILMAN'S FIRST STEPS IN GENERAL HISTORY. 18m0, 385 pp. Cloth 75 cents A suggestive outline of great compactness. Each country is treated by itself. and the United States receives special attention. Frequent maps, contempo rary events in tables, references to standard works for fuller details, and a mi, nute index constitute the "Illustrative Apparatus." The style is surprisingly. vivid and at times even ornate. FISHER'S OUTLINES OF UNIVERSAL HISTORY. 8vo, 690 pp. Cloth $2.40 This work, designed as a text-book and for private reading, is a clear and condensed narrative, brought down to the present year, comprising not only a record of political events, but also a sketch of the progress of literature, art and science from the beginning of history to the present time. BARNES'S GENERAL HISTORY OF THE WORLD. A complete outline of the world's history. Some of the prominent features comprise: blackboard analysis; summaries to assist in review; lists of reading references; colored maps; scenes in real life; chapters on civilization; genealogical tables; foot-notes; chapters devoted to the rise of modern nations. The pupil insensibly acquires a taste for historical reading and forgets the tediousness of the ordinary lesson in perusing the thrilling story of the past. APPLETONS' SCHOOL HISTORY OF THE WORLD. 8vo, 491 pp. Cloth From the earliest ages to the present time. A clear, fresh, carefully arranged and condensed work, beautifully illustrated. It treats ancient civilization in the light of the most recent discoveries. The whole history of the past condensed into a moderate-sized volume that can be readily mastered in the ordinary school year. $1.22 Copies of these or any of the publications of the American Book Company for the use of teachers or school officers, or for examination with a view to introduction, will be sent by mail, postpaid, on receipt of the list or introduction price. AMERICAN BOOK COMPANY, NEW YORK 39 ... CINCINNATI CHICAGO. BERARD'S SCHOOL HISTORY OF ENGLAND. 12mo, 470 pp. Cloth $1.20 The social life of the English people is felicitously interwoven with the civil and military transactions of the country. The nation's religion, literature, science, art and commerce occupy a prominent place in the book. DICKENS'S CHILD'S HISTORY OF ENGLAND. 16m0, 308 pp. Half Leather 60 cents Related in a charming narrative style, so that it reads to the child like a story. The events are so vividly portrayed, and in so interesting a manner that even a child without the desire to learn is led to read on from sheer interest. LANCASTER'S MANUAL OF ENGLISH HISTORY. 12mo, 324 pp. Cloth $1.00 A brief and practical book. Though short, it is not a bare and uninteresting outline, but contains enough of explanation and detail to make intelligible the cause and effect of events. Their relations to the history and development of the American people are made specially prominent. MORRIS'S HISTORY OF ENGLAND. In this book the events of each reign, grouped according to their order and importance, are placed at the beginning of each chapter, and the outline thus given is filled up in detail. A chapter on the social condition of the people is given at the end of each period. THALHEIMER'S HISTORY OF ENGLAND. 12mo, 288 pp. Cloth, illustrated $1.00 A compact volume, comprehensive in scope, but sufficiently brief to be completed in one school term. Its statements of historical facts are based upon the studies of the most recent and reliable authorities. The maps are superior in fullness, accuracy and beauty. BARNES'S BRIEF HISTORY OF FRANCE. 12mo, 330 pp. Cloth $1.00 This book is primary in matter and manner of treatment. Especially interesting are the chapters on manners and customs of the people at different periods, and the linking of events by tracing cause and effect. YONGE'S HISTORY OF FRANCE. (Primer Series.) 18mo, 122 pp. Flexible cloth 35 cents With maps of, France showing the provinces and the departments. A short but comprehensive history of France, designed for use in schools where but little time is devoted to this subject or as a reference book. Topical headings are placed at the beginning of the paragraphs. Copies of these or any of the publications of the American Book Company for the use of teachers or school officers, or for examination with a view to introduction, will be sent by mail, postpaid, on receipt of the list or introduction price. AMERICAN BOOK COMPANY, NEW YORK [*40] CINCINNATI CHICAGO. |