rn's First Lessons has had many imitators, but no
equals."--_From the Massachusetts Common School Journal for April,
1852._

"I have always considered Colburn's First Lessons in Arithmetic the most
valuable school book that has made its appearance in this country.
Constant use of it for more than twelve years has entirely confirmed my
opinion.--_George B. Emerson._

"I have no hesitation in saying that this book is not only the best in
this country, but, so far as my information extends, _the best in the
world_."--_Thomas Sherwin, Esq., of the Boston High School._

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WORCESTER'S HISTORY. Elements of History, Ancient and Modern. By J. E.
WORCESTER, LL.D. A new edition, brought down to the Present Time, and
printed from entirely new stereotype plates. 438 pp.

Worcester's History has for many years occupied a high place among text
books. The new edition, being printed from entirely new stereotype
plates, is a great improvement upon former editions. Applicants for
admission into the Freshman class at Harvard College are examined in
this book.

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SMELLIE'S PHILOSOPHY. The Philosophy of Natural History. By WM. SMELLIE.
With an Introduction and Addition by Dr. John Ware, of Cambridge, Mass.
12mo, 360 pp.

Smellie's Philosophy is a valuable book for High Schools and Academies,
and is used extensively in every part of the country.

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NORTHEND'S BOOK KEEPING. The Common School Book Keeping; being a simple
and practical system, by Single Entry. Designed for the use of Public
Schools, and adapted to the wants of Mechanics, Farmers, and Retail
Merchants; containing various forms of Notes, Receipts, Orders, Bills,
and other useful matter; in two books, a Day-book and Ledger. By Charles
Northend, author of "National Writing Book," "National Speaker," etc.

In preparing this system the author has endeavored to make a plain,
practical, and _economical_ work, suited to the wants of common schools
and retail merchants in every department of business.

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CUSHING'S MANUAL. Rules of Proceeding and Debate in Deliberative
Assemblies. By Luther S. Cushing, for twelve years Clerk of
Massachusetts House of Representatives.

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BENTLEY'S PICTORIAL PRIMER. For beginners. One of the most beautiful
school books published.

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