s been devised because of the distinct and
wide-spread reaction from the use of vertical writing in schools. It is
thoroughly up-to-date, embodying all the advantages of the old and of
the new. Each word can be written by one continuous movement of the pen.

** The books teach a plain, practical hand, moderate in slant, and free
from ornamental curves, shades, and meaningless lines. The stem
letters are long enough to be clear and unmistakable. The capitals are
about two spaces in height.

** The copies begin with words and gradually develop into sentences.
The letters, both large and small, are taught systematically. In the
first two books the writing is somewhat larger than is customary
because it is more easily learned by young children. These books also
contain many illustrations in outline. The ruling is very simple.

** Instruction is afforded showing how the pupil should sit at the
desk, and hold the pen and paper. A series of drill movement
exercises, thirty-three in number, with directions for their use,
accompanies each book.

SPENCERIAN PRACTICAL WRITING SPELLER

Per dozen, $0.48

This simple, inexpensive device provides abundant drill in writing
words. At the same time it trains pupils to form their copies in
accordance with the most modern and popular system of penmanship, and
saves much valuable time for both teacher and pupil.

AMERICAN BOOK COMPANY

MAXWELL'S NEW GRAMMARS

By WILLIAM H. MAXWELL, Ph.D., LL.D. Superintendent of Schools, City of
New York

Elementary Grammar $0.40

School Grammar $0.60

The ELEMENTARY GRAMMAR presents in very small space all the grammar
usually taught in elementary schools.

** It gives the pupil an insight into the general forms in which
thought is expressed, and enables him to see the meaning of
complicated sentences. The explanatory matter is made clear by the use
of simple language, by the elimination of unnecessary technical terms,
and by the frequent introduction of illustrative sentences. The
definitions are simple and precise. The exercises are abundant and
peculiarly ingenious. A novel device for parsing and analysis permits
these two subjects to be combined in one exercise for purposes of drill.

** The SCHOOL GRAMMAR contains everything needed by students in upper
grammar grades and secondary schools. It covers fully the requirements
of the Syllabus in English issued by the New York State Education
Department.

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