Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1832-11-29
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New School Book.
DURRIE q PECK
HAVE JUST PUBLIsHED,
n History of the United States,
To which Il prefxed
"A Brief Historical Account Of our English
Ancestors. from the Dispersion at Babel to
their Migration to America.
RK Moan WEBsTER, LII. ID. n
TIE following are from among tie numerous
testimonials In favor Of the sOork s0kieh haas a.
ready appeared: fgs'g
Recommendations. sz
We consider Dr.. Webster as eminenily qualified 10
prepare work Of this kind. His extensive acqoain-
lance with the early history Of nations and especially
own-ihe result Of fifty years Of inyesgaiion-is
the best pledge for the accuracy Of his statements;
while the personal kno Wedge of the events Of our re-
yoluiion- and the establishment Of our government,
gives fresness and interest 10 HE narrative, which
rarely IL ever to be found 10 the pages of mere
compiler. We therefore coFdially recommend this
work. as adapted g general gee 10 families & schools
S. 8 u.s. Presdsas Of ale College.
BENJAMIN sSILLlMAN,
Pref c1e@issy M6ie.ss,rss.I99ey &C.
,sssss Prof. Rhrt. and Oraiory, do.
il. KINGSLEY, -
Prof Of The Latin Lang. and Lit. do.
NATH'L w. TAYLOR, @
ss Pvof. Ddactic Theology, do.
LEONARD BACON,
= p1 %,1 Ej51t GsSs; Church, y. Haven
Principal N. Haven Female institute.
~ "A. BoARDNAN,. IS {. s.
Pastor 81 Cong. Church, N. Haven.
New-Haven, July Il, 1882.
Ne,v-Iiaren. July 20, 1882.
Messrs. Durrie & Peck-I liave taken some Eains
to acquaint myself withe character Of DR.. Webaiers
History OF The United States II IT, in my opinions
work Of great merit and admirably adapted 70 the
perposee alike q ous public and private schools.
phal immediately recommend tito the Visiting Cone
mittee or adoption info the higher classes Of the Lam
ea'''r'ao School, 1og JOHN s1SspiFs, I4vELr
s. Principal ofthe LaRcasterian school,.
The Committee of the School Society in New a-
ven have concluded 10 introduce Websters History OF
the United States into the Lancasteran school, and
Haven School Society, useful and concise com.
Register.
The volume contains many facts not confined in
any other History, and asa school hook haste adyan-
age Of combining q once, with the exercises Of the
schools, knowledge 81 our country and tn instit-
tionRss-Cons. Herald. a%#
The work win not lail 70 meet will, welcome re-
ception whenever il 10 een.--N. Harm PGkiadi.n.
From the Rev. r. Marsh, late Rector Of ST. Michaes
Church, LtCbheIds =
This cerfiies, that have Perused A History OF
the United States" written by Noah Webster, LII. D.
1t iswel calculated to benefit the rising generafion.
It gives iniatve and correct view the most inn
poFtant attending the discovery and history Of
N0rih America IL is adapted to the wants, capacity
and taste Of youth. hope il may find place 10 eve
ny library, and especially in our High and Common
SchUos. The purity Its style, and the correctness
Of ts facts must please every patron Of science and
every friend Of virtue and humanity. Doct. Webster
was the frs. man WHO sacceeded IL attempting to an
alyss or parse the English iangnage. He has done
more explain its true principles, 70 inyesiigate is
peculiar dioms, To trace its etymOlogy and Danish is
corrupiions, ii.anany other person that ever sed.
Hs name oaghs 10 be severed, aud his pathological
wrngs ought 10 be studied, W every classical sco-
lar, aud more especially BY every American, who is
e fsfeD
From the Rev. Mr.. Hickok PASTOR Of the First Con.
gregational Church, LitchfeId. I'M
have exainined 10 some extent Dr.. Websters
History Of the United States and highly pleased
both with the plan and execution. While Il 10 emil
neny calculated Tor The improy 81 he youthil
mind IN Commons Schools there u also much valuable
Information, both Of historical facts and plilosopcal
and pathological disquisiton. which renders il prosa.
BILE % more mature and cultivated inieliects can
not but hope that It may have very general circula-
Iitchfeid. Sept. 4. 1882. 49,. -
From ahe Principal Of the LitcEeld Female Academy.
have examined, with much pleasure, DR.. Web
ster's History ofthe United States, and have been
highly gratifed with lie plaza and execution. Az 40
ecmeniary work for PRIMARY schools, Il surpasses
any have seen; and whether read as class book
or partially committed to memory. will be equal,
useful. $50 81 JOHN p, BRACE.
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