NOV. 16, 1863. A NEW BOOK ADDED TO The Progressive Series of Text-Books, By SALEM TOWN, LL. D., and NELSON M. HOLBROOK, A.M. This popular series of School Books, comprising THE PROGRESSIVE PRIMER, THE PROGRESSIVE FIRST READER, THE PROGRESSIVE SECOND READER, THE PROGRESSIVE INTERMEDIATE READER, THE PROGRESSIVE THIRD READER, THE PROGRESSIVE FOURTH READER, THE PROGRESSIVE FIFTH READER, THE PROGRESSIVE SPELLER AND DEFINER, will soon be issued from newly electrotyped plates, and with many NEW and more beautiful illustrations. THE FOURTH AND FIFTH READERS will be enlarged by additional pages of NEW and peculiarly appropriate reading exercises of every variety of style. THE PROGRESSIVE INTERMEDIATE READER is an entirely new number added to the series, and is designed to be used as a sequel to the Second Reader, thereby furnishing additional reading matter for the Primary and Intermediate classes in graded schools. It is prepared on the same general plan of the other numbers of the series, with such improvements as experience has suggested, a plan and system ORIGINAL with the authors, and will be issued in season to meet the wants of winter schools. THE PROGRESSIVE SPELLER AND DEFINER, a book which has reached an unprecedented sale throughout New England, is not only the best but the cheapest speller before the public. The unexampled success of this series fully settles the question as to the practical character of its original plan and system; and the "improvements" made in the revisions of other series, or in the issue of new ones, since the publication of Town and Holbrook's Progressive series, consist, mainly, in authors abandoning their own exploded systems, and making as close imitations of the Progressive Series, both in plan and general mechanical appearance, as their abilities and pecuniary safety permit, and this, too, after so long denouncing the plan as impractical, and calculated to embarrass and injure the learner, rather than to facilitate his progress. These facts being known, the genuine and original series, now having a more liberal patronage in New England than all the counterfeits combined, will, we trust, still hold its pre-eminence in the minds of a discriminating public; inasmuch as the labored efforts of all its imitators have failed to introduce into their books a single important principle, which is not more practically presented in the "Progressive Series ;" while it contains, in addition, many valuable features nowhere else to be found. SMITH'S PROGRESSIVE PRIMARY GEOGRAPHY. BY ROSWELL C. SMITH, A. M., will be issued during the month of November. This beautiful Primary work presents the subject of geography in a new form, and is pronounced, by all who have examined the proof-sheets, as the most simple, complete, and practical book the author has compiled. THE PROGRESSIVE SCHOOL GEOGRAPHY, by the same author, will follow the Primary; and these two books will complete the series on this subject. Nov. 1863. 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CARLETON, PUBLISHER, Peculiar. Has ready this week Mr. Epes Sargent's new novel, of which the "Literary Gazette" says: "We hear the most enthusiastic accounts of its high literary and artistic character, the interest of its plot, and the spirited characterdrawing which it exhibits. It relates closely to present interests and questions of national moment, but its strength is in its story, the dramatic power of its culmination, and its vivid, intense vitality." One large 12mo., cloth bound, price $1 50. *** The sale of this book bids fair to be something enormous. Orders for it are pouring in by the basketful, and it seems as if "Peculiar" insisted upon emulating the popularity of its author's other works, "Sargent's Standard Readers and Spellers." ALICE OF MONMOUTH. Also Just Published. Mr. Ed- THE HABITS OF GOOD SOCIETY. mund C. Stedman's new Idyl of the War. In one elegant 12mo. cloth bound volume, price $1. The story of this Poem changes from love scenes and songs in the fruit meadows of the North, to the hospitals and battle-fields of Virginia. The author's reputation as poet and word-painter will render this one of the choicest books of the season. THE OLD MERCHANTS OF NEW YORK CITY. A new volume of these very interesting and gossipy sketches about the Merchant Princes and Nabobs of New York. Being a second series. By WALTER BARRETT, Clerk. The thousand and one spicy items and anec A Handbook for Ladies and Gentlemen. The best, wittiest, and most interesting book on social observances, taste, good manners, and the art of making one's self agreeable, ever printed. Cloth bound, price $1.50. VINCENZO; or, Sunken Rocks. The fascinating new novel of Italy and Italian romance, just written by RUFFINI, the author of "Doctor Antonio," and "Lavinia." Vincenzo is immensely praised by the English critics, who call it one of the most interesting fictions since "Les Miserables." 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A rollicking, humorous story of college life in Oxford University, England, with nearly 200 comic illustrations. Reprinted from the London edition. 12mo., cloth bound, $1.25. A book overflowing with wit, anecdote, and ludicrous adventure. IN PRESS. fession, or for the natural philosopher. 1 vol. 12mo., cloth The Life of Jesus. From the French of Renan. Cæsar. By Louis Napoleon. (Advance sheets.) Was He Successful? A Novel by Kimball. new The Central Park. Illustrated by Photograph. "Rut-Light on Shadowed Paths. By T. S. Arthur. Louie's Last Term. By author of "Rutledge." The Great Consummation. Second Series. Gurowski's Diary. A Second Volume. The Art of Conversation. and intensely interesting Novel by the author of ledge" and "The Sutherlands." ** A fiction of enthralling interest, and one that will be eagerly devoured by every modern novel reader. Nearly 8,000 copies are already swept off, and the demand is unceasing. Large 12mo., cloth bound, price $1.50. Woman made Free. By D'Hericourt. These books will be sent by mail, free, on receipt of price, by G. W. Carleton, Publisher, New York. BIBLES. THE NOV. 16, 1863. Oxford University Editions. All Sizes, Styles, and Prices. SOLE AGENTS FOR THE UNITED STATES, THOS, NELSON & SONS, 137 Grand Street, NEW YORK. Catalogues on application. ELEGANT GIFT BOOK-Just Published. Flowers for the Parlor and Garden. Elegantly Illustrated. Tinted Paper. Being a standard and complete work, by EDWARD S. RAND, Jr., on the culture of Greenhouse, Conservatory, Stove, Parlor, and Garden Flowers; Ferns, Bulbs, &c. Instructions and plans on the building, stocking, and keeping Conservatories, Greenhouses, &c.; Waltonian Cases, Ferneries, &c.; Soil for the Flower Garden; List of best Plants and Seeds; how to propagate; time of planting and flowering. In short, every information needed by the amateur or the most experienced gardener. It is a volume long needed; and the author's high reputation in these matters will insure a work that will supply every want. This is said to be the most elegant volume yet issued from the Boston press. Price $2 50; half calf $3 50; fine Turkey $5. J. E. TILTON & CO., Boston, Publishers. Lately Published. THE FOUNDATIONS OF HISTORY. A SERIES OF FIRST THINGS. BY SAMUEL B. SCHIEFFELIN. One volume crown 8vo., in beautiful style, and illustrated by elegant engravings, illuminated and plain. $150. This curious and interesting book is a brief history of the world from the creation to the Christian era.-Commercial Advertiser. Its peculiar value is that it briefly reviews history from a Christian point of view. His facts and arrangements are such as give a just insight into the subject.-The Presbyterian. This is a view and consideration of the origins of various social institutions, inventions, customs, notions, beliefs, etc., from the creation to the crucifixion. The discussion is so handled as to display the power and purposes of God as the central source and governing influence in the history of the human race.The Independent. Among the subjects are: First Writing; Angels; The First Man; The First Marriage; The First Language; The First Sabbath; The First Sin; The First Child; The First City; First Government; First Heathen Poets and Philosophers; First Theatres; First Money, etc etc. The plan is unique, and excites curiosity. It is well carried out, and affords the reader quite a mass of instructive and often entertaining information. -Evangelist. Even the brief specimens give no adequate idea of the wide range of subjects-religious, scientific, literary, and artisticwhich are treated. There is no parade of learning, but a vast amount of information is gathered together.-N. Y. Observer. There is a great deal relating to ancient things, which renders this book convenient as a work of reference and general reading. It is a specimen of work of which any publishing house might be proud.-Scientific American. Though exceedingly interesting for general reading, it is remarkably imbued with the spirit of the Bible. As a text-book, it cannot but prove of great value.-The Searcher. It is the fruit of extensive reading, and gives a large amount of valuable instruction in a condensed and well-arranged form. Parents and Sabbath-school teachers especially, will find this an excellent help.-Amer. Theol. Review. A book of great research and remarkable interest.-Boston Courier. An invaluable and deeply interesting book.-Bost. Traveller. We cannot do a better thing than to direct the attention of our readers to this book.-Journal of Commerce. We commend the book as worthy of a place in every family library.-The Christian World. As a present book for intelligent young people, it is almost without a rival.-The New York Times. Every page of this work is full of instruction, presented in a condensed and impressive way, which renders it otherwise attractive as it is valuable. We commend this treatise to the attention of parents, superintendents of Sabbath-schools, and to all lovers of religious knowledge.-Christian Intelligencer. Published by ANSON D. F. RANDOLPH, 688 Broadway, New York. On the receipt of the price, the book will be sent by mail, prepaid. Both HAZARD'S NEW JUVENILE PUBLICATIONS. WILLIS P. HAZARD, having disposed of his Retail business to Messrs. AsHMEAD & EVANS, will hereafter confine his attention exclusively to Publishing, at No. 31 South Sixth Street, Philadelphia. He has now ready: ROMANTIC STORIES FROM HISTORY; or, Tales of the Youth of Eminent Men. With original designs by Croome, beautifully colored. Square 12mo., crimson cloth, embossed, 75 cents. A New Edition of CHAPMAN's valuable "MANUAL OF DRAWING," for some time out of market, will be ready for delivery to orders on the 1st of November. the complete work in one volume, and in Parts, each remarkable men are narrated in an attractive manner to intePart complete. CHAPMAN'S AMERICAN DRAWING-BOOK. Especially adapted to the use of Schools, Academies, and Home Instruction. A Manual for the Amateur, and Basis of Study for the Professional Artist. By J. G. CHAPMAN, N. A. Published in Six Numbers, each number complete in itself, as follows: Nos. 1 and 2, Elementary Drawing. Perspective Drawing. No. 4, Sketching from Nature, Painting in Oil and Water Colors. Painting and Etching. Engraving, Modelling, and Composition. Price, Fifty Cents each Number. No. 5, No. 6, . This is the first of a new series of Juvenile Histories, in which some interesting events occurring in the childhood of the most rest boys and girls. The admirable histories of Mr Abbot are The novelty of the designs, and the quaint humor and mirth provoking character of the rhymes and pictures, gave this work instant popularity, and ten editions were rapidly sold. This is a fac-simile of the English copy, at two-thirds of the в The entire work, complete in one volume, substantially bound, price. A new edition is now just ready. Price $4 50. The publisher has the gratification of presenting the following letters of approval, from gentlemen distinguished in the Fine Arts, Literature, and the promotion of Education, to whom this work was submitted previous to publication. From A. B. Durand, Esq., President of the National Academy of Design, New York. I have examined Mr. Chapman's American Drawing-Book, and am convinced that it is the best work of its class that I have ever seen. Clear and simple in its method, it adapts itself to every degree of capacity, and insures most satisfactory results to all. It is admirably calculated, by introduction into our common schools, easily to incorporate the knowledge of this interesting Art into the most ordinary education; and thus not only refine the taste, and increase the resources of rational enjoyment among all classes, but practically to develop the aliaost unlimited usefulness of Drawing, in its application to the various productions of the manufacturer and the mechanic. A. B. DURAND. From C. C. Ingham, Esq., Vice-President of the National SIR: I have with much interest examined the "American Drawing-Book," and have no hesitation in saying that I think it the best and most scientific work of the kind I have seen, and that it will do more to encourage the cultivation of the Art of Drawing than any other work. Your most obedient, CHARLES C. INGHAM. LIBRARY OF STANDARD JUVENILES. Parent's Assistant. By MARIA EDGEWORTH. 6 plates. The above are new and beautiful editions of standard favor ites for the Juvenile Library in small 12mo. volumes, necessary for every well assorted stock, and to be kept constantly on hand. ROBINSON CRUSOE. A new edition, Svo, cloth, gilt, HOWITT AND SEDGWICK LIBRARY. Con- READY DECEMBER 1ST: Children's World. Translated from the German of the Au- From Thomas S. Cummings, Esq., Professor of the Arts of De- THE SPARK THAT WENT A SPARKING, sign in the New York University, etc. etc. SIR: I have examined "Chapman's American DrawingBook," and, with much pleasure, give it my unqualified approval. On the elementary principles of Lines, it is more full and thorough than any work that has fallen under my observation, and cannot but prove a valuable aid to the youthful student in the Arts of Design, I am, sir, your respectful, obedient servant, W. J. WIDDLETON, (Successor to Redfield,) Publisher, 17 Mercer St., New York. Copies, or Numbers, sent by mail, post-paid, on receipt of price. and other Stories. By DR. HOFFMAN, Author of "Slovenly Peter," &c. Translated by DR. BROOKS. 31 cents. PAPA'S TALES ABOUT ANIMALS. With 16 very large engravings from original designs. By H. C. BISРНАМ. Small 4to. Cloth $1 00; colored $1 25. PUZZLEDOM; or, Entertainment for Social Parties. With illustrated Enigmas, Rebuses, &c. $100. MY PLAY IS STUDY. From the German by PROF. LERMONT. 4 large plates, highly colored. $100. EXAMPLES OF GOODNESS. From the German. With 4 large plates, brightly colored. $1 00. HOLIDAY BOOKS FOR 1864. Comprising "Robber Kitten," "My Mother," "Nurse's Rhymes," "Reynard the Fox," "Comic United States," and "Precocious Piggy." Full of colored illustrations. 6 vols. 16mo., fancy boards, and cloth gilt. Booksellers supplied with Juveniles in great variety. |