_From R. G. Parker, Author of “Progressive Exercises in English
Composition,” and other popular works._
I have examined a copy of the Boston School Atlas, and have no
hesitation in recommending it as the best introduction to the study of
Geography that I have seen. The compiler has displayed much judgment
in what he has _omitted_, as well as what he has selected; and has
thereby presented to the public a neat manual of the elements of the
science, unencumbered with useless matter and uninteresting detail. The
mechanical execution of the work is neat and creditable, and I doubt
not that its merits will shortly introduce it to general use.
Respectfully yours,
R. G. PARKER.
_From E. Bailey, Principal of the Young Ladies’ High School, Boston._
I was so well pleased with the plan and execution of the Boston School
Atlas, that I introduced it into my school, soon after the first
edition was published. I regard it as the best work for beginners in
the study of Geography which has yet fallen under my observation; as
such I would recommend it to the notice of parents and teachers.
Very respectfully,
E. BAILEY.
_From the Preceptors of Leicester Academy._
Among the great variety of school-books which have recently been
published, few are in our opinion more valuable than the Boston School
Atlas. As an introduction to the study of Geography, it is preferable
to any work of the kind with which we are acquainted.
JOHN RICHARDSON,
ALBERT SPOONER.
_From the Principal of New Ipswich (N. H.) Academy._
I have with much pleasure examined the copy of the Boston School Atlas,
which you politely sent to me. I think it admirably well calculated
to excite in the young mind a love of the study of Geography, and to
convey correct ideas of the rudiments of that science. I shall be happy
to recommend it wherever I have opportunity. It is, in my opinion, the
very thing that is needed in our primary schools.
Respectfully yours,
ROBERT A. COFFIN.
_From Mr. Emerson, formerly a Teacher in Boston._
I have examined the Boston School Atlas, and I assure you, I am highly
pleased with it. It appears to me to contain exactly what it should, to
render it an easy and adequate introduction to the study of Geography.
Yours, respectfully,
F. EMERSON.
_From Rev. Benj. F. Farnsworth, Principal of the New Hampton Literary
and Theological Seminary._
I have long lamented the deficiency of school-books in the elementary
parts of education. A good introduction to the study of Geography has
been much needed. The Boston School Atlas, recently published by you,
appears well; and I think it should be preferred to most other works of
the same class. I know of none that could be used with equal advantage
in its place. I hope you may succeed in making School Committees and
Teachers acquainted with this Introduction to an interesting and
important study of our primary schools; as I doubt not that, in this
case, it may obtain a very desirable patronage.
Yours, respectfully,
BENJ. F. FARNSWORTH.
_From the United States Literary Advertiser, Boston._
This is one of the most beautiful elementary works of the kind,
which has yet come within the range of our observation. The Maps are
elegantly executed, and finely colored—and the whole work is got up in
a style that cannot fail to insure its general introduction into our
schools, as a most valuable standard book.
_From the Principal of one of the High Schools in Portland._
I have examined the Boston School Atlas, Elements of Geography, &c.,
and think it admirably adapted to beginners in the study of the
several subjects treated on. It is what is wanted in all books for
learners,—_simple_, _philosophical_, _and practical_. I hope it will be
used extensively.
Yours respectfully,
JAS. FURBISH.
_From Mr. Emerson, Author of the Spelling and Reading Books._
I have perused your Boston School Atlas with much satisfaction. It
seems to me to be what has been needed as an introduction to the study
of Geography, and admirably adapted to that purpose.
Very respectfully, yours, &c.,
B. D. EMERSON.
_From Rev. Dr. Perry, of E. Bradford._
I received, some months since, the Boston School Atlas, and having
given it a trial among my children, I am free to say, that I think it
very happily adapted to the wants and conveniences of beginners in
Geography, and hope it may get into extensive use.
Respectfully,
GARDNER B. PERRY.
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A SPANIARD. AN INDIAN.]