well known as a teacher. If his manual have any
fault, it is that of _brevity_, for the principle upon which it is
constructed, strikes us as perfect."--_New-York Courier._

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THE GRADUAL SERIES OF READERS. BY D. B. TOWER, A. M., (Principal of Park
Latin School, Boston,) AND CORNELIUS WALKER, A. M. (Principal of Wells
Grammar School, Boston.)

The _first essential_ of good reading is a _distinct articulation_. This
can only result from practice of the elementary sounds and their
combinations. All of these simple elements and their combinations are
given, with ample directions, arranged in the simplest and most compact
form, in the first books of Tower's series.

The _next points_ are _Emphasis_ and the _Tones_.

These are set forth and illustrated in the last three Readers. The
elements of expression requisite for the utterance of every sentiment are
clearly described and explained by appropriate examples. By these
examples, it is clearly shown how a passage is to be read, and thence is
deduced a rule or principle that all similar passages are to be read in a
similar manner.

The character of the selections is such as to claim the attention of all
who are in search of good reading matter. They are exciting, instructive,
and interesting, and admirably adapted to the capacity of the pupils.

The higher books of the series contain selections from authors who are
considered standards in their respective departments. The dignity and
objects of literature are distinctly brought to view, whether in the form
of prose to persuade and instruct--in that of poetry, to please the
fancy--or in that of the drama, to move the passions.

The character of the selections in these two books is such as to claim the
attention of all who are in search of _reading matter_ that will _wear_.

The superiority of these books is acknowledged, wherever they have been
brought to a practical test. The more intelligent any school committee, or
teachers are, the more readily are these Readers appreciated, and the more
eagerly are they sought for use in the school-room. So decided is the
preference for them, among the educated, over every other series, that
they are gradually but surely superseding them all, and going into general
use