New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-01-30
REVIEWS OF NEW BOOKS.
Ptnrey'. Ere och Manuals.

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l. TIE FIRST sooK IN BENCH By NoR~a~ Pm.
TIE PRACTICAL FRENCH TEACHER By Nos.
NAS PiNNtN. limo. -. 90
THE PROGRESSIVE FRENcHRrAprR Bv Nos
AsS riNNEf limo. Pr -
SsN-foTs Hani. asor SAVAGE
- ne 'ao1 time durInS which this seriss o. ed
ucai.oaai works hsve been before the pubic. :, Nv
have gained the highest reputation with the ,,,.
:esso0. and called forth the most e,,rla thp,,.. -
satisfaction fOn eminent teachers 10 every p,,,t ,
the country. They are well entitled to thi. re-.
..on by The rare merits which srs obvioa. ey,,p IN
asEPerScis examination.
The First Book in French Is practical iatrsss ac.
tioa to the language, adapted to pupils Of an carly
axe Its stye and arrangement possess a remark
able simplicity aud clesrness placing It WITHIN tho
reach Of pupils the first stages Of their progress
The exercises are presented 10 the order of easy
and grsdus. Development 50 that the chief difficult
ties which obstruct the path OF the learner. arc
overcome without producing any sense Of discolr.
sgement A careful study Of this little work VII
lay foundation Tor future s,tainments IN the Ian
gusge with gratifying rspidity and success In
sixty four short lessons, it gives such ;horou-
exposition Of the principles OF conversation that one
with sufficient ease :or all the ordinary Intercourse
Of society. To adult students who wish to perfect
their knowledge Of the language for conversation
without teacher. thus Manual il invaluable
The Practical French Teacher Is intended for
higher class OF pupils. and presents the leading
principles OF the Grammar. both in an analytic aud
synthetic form. The work is distributed in an sd
nrAbe order. aud its lucid natural method is adart
ed TO mako the study attractive even to the ns,st
inpatient learner.
The Progressive Reader is selection from
French authors in prose and verse. Illustrating tho
principles laid down in the previous books, and
carrying forward the pupil by gentle transitions ~
familiar acquaintance with the written language
II i designed as companion tn the elementary
books Of the series and being studied in connection
with them. will enable the learner 10 advance ia
his knowledge OF tho subject, with facility ard
correctness surprising even to himself
The plan OF these works i. in accordance " IA
the general system Of Manesca, and was fully ma
turcd and tested IN practical instruction by Prot
Pnney, prior - the publication of any works IN q
country on the same plan, except those OF the insc
nious and lamented inventor.
Inc. Wa W lVuAhA w lpost4b VIC biNthldEft
winch they claim, Of great fulness AMI clearnoss
in the more difficult parts q the grammar. especial
~ in the Of the auxiliary verbs aud the irreeu.
lar forms and OF an admirable arrangement ia
the exposition OF tho principles, which are essen.
tal TO a thorough understanding Of the language.
We are SIRE that no teacher or private stude
can make use Of these excellent manuals Of la
s.rlcton, without feeling deep sense OF obligation
to tho able author for the remarks able skill with
which he has snloothed tho way for the acquistcl
Of the beautiful language which now a necessity
OF life, both TO the scholar aud the msn Of bushes.
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