Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-05-21
READING ROCKS,

The attention OF COUNTY SUrERENrENpENfS SCH'of.
COMMITTEES, TEACHERS, and others interested n Edu-
cation, is requested to the following books
WoRoEsTEE's PRIMER, or First Book, ~ pages, Is
mo.
WoRcEsrER's SECOND Book for Reading and Spell
ling. los pages. Is mo.
WoRcEsrER's INTRODUCTION TO THIRD BOOK, with
Rules and Instructions, 26i pngcs, l5mo.
WoGCEsTER'S THIRD BOOK, Tor Reading and Spell
ling, with Rules and Instructions for avoiding common
errors, 25S pages, Emo.
WoRcEsTERs FouRTH Book for Reading, with Rules
and Instruct OILS, BY Rev. Samuel Worcester, 4o6
pages l2mo.
The above form a complete series of Reading Books,
which are not surpassed by any other works for this
purpose now before the public. The series has rcccIt-
ly been eHidrscd and inlrDrsd by the insertion Ola
course OF lessons in Enumeration and Articulation, III
each book Of The series, adapted to the capacity OF the
slolars Tor whose use the several works are intended,
prepared by WILLIAM RySSLLL, a distinguished teacher
OF Elocution. The prominent characteristics vi the
series are us follows, viz;
Erceileace Of Selections, both in graduation and cha
racter, pastoral and useful subjects together with des-
criptions Of natural scenery and Objects, tending TO
promote II iondncss OF agricultural lie, being chosen,
rather than those OF u warlike spirit.
They are designed to make Reading a Study. and
also, TO make EauhcIGiI0H an important part ot Leaf
ning to read.
Rules for good reading, adapted to each lesson, and
a list OF errors to be avoided, together with spelling
lesson, OF words selected from the reading lesson.
They are prepared by Il practical and intelligent
country teacher, and are consequently better adapled
than most others to the use OF country schools. The
improved tultlOllS can Ne used Win al OllltlS.
Testimony from teachers, who have used the book
uniformly iavorablc--one OF whom says, " that his
scholars learn more in one months Use OF this series
than IN thrice the time from any other. Numerous
recommendations have been received hy the publishers
but a few only are appended as We rely upon the
merits OF the books, and rcllestior theme candid eX-
animation.
The books are printed on good paper, substantially
bound and are furnished at AZ low rates as any vi the
less meritorious works. They are in extensive use in
nearly all paris ottlie United States.
Recommendations Of the dJOre Works
George b. Emerson, Esq, an eminent teacher and
member OF the Public School COMMITTEE, OF Boston,
one OF the authors Of the School aud Schoo.ulasei,
remarks, III a letter TO the Publishers
Ever since ! became acquainted with Mr.. Wor-
cesters books, they have seemed to NC better adapted
than any other series that has come 10 MY knowledge,
to the capacities and wants both OF learners and teach
cs of Elementary Schools. They are not, like most
others intended for this purpose, a mere compilation
to a great extent they are original. The remarks to
teachers, the notices Of errors 10 be avoided, and the
questions TO aid the understanding OF tue learner, are
all OF great value.
From .1mJrose HIcVington, Principal Of tie Smiti
Sch00i, HJStOn.
Il" Worcesters Reading Books have been used in tn,
school under my charge Tor several months past.
consider them decidedly superior to any other book
OF the kind that have examined AHa l.. loi7.
VIM. hlsscl, Teacher OF Elocution, IN a letter TO thu
publishers, remarks. " | consider them the best adapt
ed OF any 10 youthful readers. They are more simple
ia matter and style, and more interestingly to children
than any other that | have tried, and timely suited, il
particular, to maternal instruction at home
Ebenezcr Bailey, author Of the \ oung Lldiel
Class Book and First Lessons in Algebra says
st have used Worcesier's scricso # Reading Books il
my school ever siuce they were published, and rcgar,
them rs among the most valuable works ot the kin,
with which ! am acquainted"
Emerson's Ari,hmclic--cn three parts
-kPart ! contains Easy Lessons for Beginners. Par
, contains Lessons Tor all Scholars. Part , contain
the highest operations. Key 10 Parts2 and 3. Qucs
tons to Part 3, This series Of Arithmetic Is in Use il
the Schools of New York, Philadelphia, aud Boston
ana IN other institutions where the modern ImDrDva