Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Mass.) 1828-1830, 1830-02-09
THE CHILD'S
BOOK OF MATT E z.

NNHE Subscribers are publishing d series
IL OF PIcTURE-BooKs. under the above title. in
numbers of l6pages l6 mo-, each containing 6 or
coloured engravngs Of animals, accompanied by
short and comprehensive descriptions. The num-
bers are done up in beautiful fancy paper covers,
and in a substantial manner.
Six numbers are now published, being
confined to descriptions of QUADRUPEDs. Several
numbers OF BIRDS are now in press
They are offered to the trade, at whole
SALE at very liberal discounts from the retail price
Orders are solicited.
CARTER, ANDREWS, g. co.
The following notice of the above little
work is copied fom the National Eyis:-
"CHILD's Book OF NATURE. A neat and
beautifullitt'e work. under the above title is now in
the course of publication at the press of Messrs
Carter, Andrews, & Co. of Lancaster 1t is issued
from time to time, in numbers Of about Tsp ges each,
done up in substantial, handsomely en- ravcd and
coloured piper covers. and containing short and in
tereresting notices of different animals accompanied
with correct coloured engravings. The nature and
plan OF this work seem to be, in a good degree,
original. Its object is very simply explained in the
following extract from the introduction to the first
number - Nothing will enable US to appreciate bet
ter the astonishing omnpotence of God thana care
full examination of the minute branches of the ami
nal creation. book like this will be among the
best for the first reading lessons of Children for
while, as source of amusement, it conveys to their
minds a correct idea of the forms of the numerous
animals Of the earth, it will as they gradually learn
to read and comprehend its meaning, furnish them
with description Of the principal qualities of the
different animals, and prepare them for more ex-
tended inquiry into the structure and functions of
animated beings This inquiry cannot fail to inspire
the mind with salutary feelings and by giving just
idea OF the Divinity, instl respect for his wonder
full power and goodness The happy design of unit
ing amusement and instruction in books intended
for children, though not novel one, has not it is
believed, been sufficiently encouraged and practsed
upon. This work seems admirably cslcuated for
that end. 1t is proposed in the words of the pub
fishers, to continue it from time to time, until it
includes all the known animals of the world Pa
rents will find valuable present for children in
hnitely better than the common class of picture
books, which seldom contain any thing but idle nom
senscal stories, conveying useful Information for
the mind, or moral instruction for the heart
The plan so often and so earnestly recommended
by the highest authorities-of early intoxicating in
the mind love of nature, and inducing a habit Of
studying and admirng her works has not been suf-
fciently countenanced Nothing is more eminently
calculated to awaken the curiosity, to sharpen the
powers of observation and investigation, to improve
and elevate the heart-and finally to furnish rich
store of useful, practical knowledge, than Natural
History" # Feb. 9.