chiefly, to aid the young, by the definitions and models of analysis here given, to a knowledge of grammatical principles: that of the Grammar of Composition is to furnish an intelligent, systematic, and abundant exercise in those principles. The analytic process, which has been so long relied on, in this branch of instruction, has signally failed; pupils have been taught to analyze the most difficult sentences, who yet are unable "to speak and write correctly." The principles of grammar are of little practical benefit till, from frequent and continued use, they are recognized and observed unconsciously. The author avails himself of this opportunity to express his grateful acknowledgments to Benjamin F. Tweed, Esq., Professor of Rhetoric and Belles-Lettres in Tufts College, for many valuable suggestions in the preparation of this work. D. B. T. PUBLISHERS' PREFACE. The "ELEMENTS OF GRAMMAR, OR FIRST LESSONS IN LANGUAGE,” so favorably received, so strongly commended, and so extensively used, at the very start, has steadily increased in circulation and popularity, till, it is said, no text-book on this subject is so successful, or gives such universal satisfaction. Out of this popular use of the "ELEMENTS" has grown an urgent demand for another Grammar, on the same plan, more full in particulars, and more extended in application, to meet the wants of advanced pupils, and to complete a preparatory course to COMPOSITION. In complying with this request, urged from every quarter, we have thought it best to have such a text-book prepared, as would meet the expressed wish of teachers on this point, and at the same time furnish a preliminary course. The book, then, is intended as a School Grammar, complete in itself; yet so far a further development and continuance of the plan adopted in the "ELEMENTS," that it will most advantageously follow that book. The "Gradual Lessons in Grammar," which was the FIRST System of ANALYSIS published in this country, has been highly praised by the most prominent educators; but it is not on the plan of the "ELEMENTS," and therefore does not well follow it. Hence the call for a new book. These Grammars, with the "GRAMMAR OF COMPOSITION," make a full course in the study of written language, and in the application of the principles of grammar to Composition. School committees and teachers are invited to examine them. C. N. & CO. |