he gradation of the lessons_, which has been systematically maintained
by keeping a careful record of all new words as fast as they appeared,
and using only such pieces as contained a limited number.

_The simplicity of the lessons_, which becomes absolutely necessary in
the schools of to-day, owing to the short school life of the pupil, his
immature age, and inability to comprehend pieces of a metaphysical or
highly poetical nature.

_The ease with which pupils may pass from the Third Reader of this
series to this book_, thereby avoiding the necessity of supplementary
reading before commencing the Fourth Reader, or of using a book of
another series much lower in grade.

_Language Lessons_, of a nature to secure intelligent observation, and
lead the pupil to habits of thought and reflection. Nothing being done
for the learner that he could do for himself.

_Directions for Reading_, which accompany the lessons--specific in their
treatment and not of that general character which young teachers and
pupils are unable to apply.

_All new words of special difficulty, at the heads of the lessons_,
having their syllabication, accent, and pronunciation indicated
according to Webster. Other new words are placed in a vocabulary at the
close of the book.

_The type of this book, like that of the previous books of the series,
is much larger than that generally used_, for a single reason. Parents,
every-where, are complaining that the eye-sight of their children is
being ruined by reading from small, condensed type. It is confidently
expected that this large, clear style will obviate such unfortunate
results.

_The illustrations have been prepared regardless of expense_, and will
commend themselves to every person of taste and refinement.

CONTENTS

LESSONS IN PROSE.

1.--"I'M GOING TO" (Part I) _Charlotte Daly_.

2.--"I'M GOING TO" (Part II) _Charlotte Daly_.

3.--THE BEAN AND THE STONE

5.--AN ADVENTURE WITH DUSKY WOLVES (I) _Mayne Reid_.

6.--AN ADVENTURE WITH DUSKY WOLVES (II) _Mayne Reid_.

7.--THE SAILOR CAT _David Ker_.

9.--THE LION

10.--ADVENTURE WITH A LION _Livingstone_.

11.--THE NOBLEST DEED OF ALL

13.--THE STORY OF INDIAN SPRING (I) _Aunt Mary_.

14.--THE STORY OF INDIAN SPRING (II)

15.--AN ADVENTURE WITH A SHARK

17.--A FUNNY HORSESHOE "_Christian Union_."

18.--THE GIRAFFE

19.--THE TRADER'S TRICK

21.--ALI, THE CAMEL DRIVER (I)

22.--ALI, THE CAMEL DRIVER (II)