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Página iii
... taught in our common schools , - our pride , as citizens of the Empire State , is grati- fied , and we content ourselves with the general statement , omitting to inquire into the character and value of the instruction which is thus im ...
... taught in our common schools , - our pride , as citizens of the Empire State , is grati- fied , and we content ourselves with the general statement , omitting to inquire into the character and value of the instruction which is thus im ...
Página xvi
... taught - Some of the defects in the present system of teaching Geography mentioned ; and first , scholars do not easily perceive , and in many cases never , the true figure and motions of the earth from its representation on the plain ...
... taught - Some of the defects in the present system of teaching Geography mentioned ; and first , scholars do not easily perceive , and in many cases never , the true figure and motions of the earth from its representation on the plain ...
Página xvii
... taught , not from the nature of the science -- But few scholars are benefited by the study of grammar -- The study has consisted in committing to memory and in guessing - A practical knowledge of the science is level with the capacities ...
... taught , not from the nature of the science -- But few scholars are benefited by the study of grammar -- The study has consisted in committing to memory and in guessing - A practical knowledge of the science is level with the capacities ...
Página xviii
... taught at home , and at school , and by the way - side - Some of the great events of our history alluded to -- Who does not wish to acquaint himself with these ? —The aid which history would give , . 206 SECTION XVII . COMPOSITION ...
... taught at home , and at school , and by the way - side - Some of the great events of our history alluded to -- Who does not wish to acquaint himself with these ? —The aid which history would give , . 206 SECTION XVII . COMPOSITION ...
Página 32
... taught to think , and assisted to discover materials for thought , they would find a pleasure in the exercise of their rational faculties far exceeding the gross pleasures of animal indulgence . If your children were taught to enjoy ...
... taught to think , and assisted to discover materials for thought , they would find a pleasure in the exercise of their rational faculties far exceeding the gross pleasures of animal indulgence . If your children were taught to enjoy ...
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Página 19 - SIR EDWARD SEAWARD'S NARRATIVE OF HIS SHIPWRECK, and consequent Discovery of certain Islands in the Caribbean Sea: with a detail of many extraordinary and highly interesting Events in his Life, from 1733 to 1749. as written in his own Diary. Edited by Miss JANE PORTER.
Página 7 - THE PRINCIPLES OF PHYSIOLOGY, APPLIED TO THE PRESERVATION OF HEALTH, AND TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF PHYSICAL AND MENTAL EDUCATION.
Página 9 - LIVES AND VOYAGES OF DRAKE, CAVENDISH, AND DAMPIER; Including "an Introductory View of the Earlier Discoveries in the South Sea, and the History of the Bucaniers.
Página 22 - In 2 vols. 12mo. A Treatise on the Millennium ; in which the prevailing Theories on that Subject are carefully examined ; and the True Scriptural Doctrine attempted to be elicited and established. By George Bush, AM In one volume, 12mo.
Página 21 - The Cook's Oracle and Housekeeper's Manual. Containing Receipts for Cookery, and Directions for Carving. With a Complete System of Cookery for Catholic Families. By William Kitchiner, MD 12mo.
Página 21 - Letters of J. Downing, Major, Downingville Militia, Second Brigade, to his Old Friend Mr. Dwight of the New- York Daily Advertiser. In one volume, 18mo. With Engravings. Sketches and Eccentricities of Col. David Crockett. In one volume, 12mo. Scenes in our Parish. By a " Country Parson's
Página 1 - THE ANCIENTS HAD OF INDIA ; and the Progress of Trade with that Country prior to the Discovery of the Passage to it by the Cape of Good Hope.
Página 1 - The History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V.; with a View of the Progress of Society in Europe, from the Subversion of the Roman Empire to the Beginning of the Sixteenth Century. By William Robertson, DD To which are added Questions for the Examination of Students.
Página 19 - DUTIES ; Or, Instructions to Young Married Ladies on the Management of their Households, and the Regulation of their Conduct in the various Relations and Duties of Married Life. By Mrs W. PARKES.
Página 22 - Narrative of Events connected with the Rise and Progress of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Virginia. To which is added an Appendix, containing the Journals of the Conventions in Virginia from the Commencement to the present Time. By Francis L.