In two parts, each .40
School Geography 1.25
In two parts, each .75
In the new series of these sterling geographies emphasis is laid on
industrial, commercial, and political geography, with just enough
physiography to bring out the causal relations.
¶ The text is clear, simple, interesting, and explicit. The pictures
are distinguished for their aptness and perfect illustrative
character. Two sets of maps are provided, one for reference, and the
other for study, the latter having corresponding maps drawn to the
same scale.
¶ The INTRODUCTORY GEOGRAPHY develops the subject in accordance with
the child's comprehension, each lesson paving the way for the next. In
the treatment of the United States the physiographic, historical,
political, industrial, and commercial conditions are taken up in their
respective order, the chief industries and the localities devoted
largely to each receiving more than usual consideration. The country
is regarded as being divided into five industrial sections.
¶ In the SCHOOL GEOGRAPHY a special feature is the presentation of the
basal principles of physical and general geography in simple,
untechnical language, arranged in numbered paragraphs. In subsequent
pages constant reference is made to these principles, but in each case
accompanied by the paragraph number. This greatly simplifies the work,
and makes it possible to take up the formal study of these
introductory lessons after the remainder of the book has been
completed. With a view to enriching the course, numerous specific
references are given to selected geographical reading.
AMERICAN BOOK COMPANY
APPLIED PHYSIOLOGIES
By FRANK OVERTON, A.M., M.D., late House Surgeon to the City Hospital,
New York City
Primary Physiology $0.30
Intermediate Physiology $0.50
Advanced Physiology $0.80
OVERTON'S APPLIED PHYSIOLOGIES form a series of text-books for
primary, grammar, and high schools, which departs radically from the
old-time methods pursued in the teaching of physiology. These books
combine the latest results of study and research in biological,
medical, and chemical science with the best methods of teaching.
¶ The fundamental principle throughout this series is the study of the
cells where the essential functions of the body are carried on.
Consequently, the study of anatomy and physiology is here made the
study of the cells from the most elementary structure in organic life
to their highest and most complex form in the human body.
¶ This treatment of the cell principle, and its development in its
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original and effective illustrations, the clearness of the author's
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this important form of intemperance is singled out, it is borne in
mind that the breaking of any of nature's laws is also a form of
intemperance, and that the whole study of applied physiology is to
encourage a more healthful and a more self-denying mode of life.
¶ In the preparation of this series the needs of the various school
grades have been fully considered. Each book is well suited to the
pupils for whom it is designed.
AMERICAN BOOK COMPANY
Transcriber's Note
Minor punctuation errors have been repaired.
Archaic and variable spelling is preserved as printed.
Page 73--repeated 'the' deleted--... and to strew the path of Apollo,
...
Illustrations have been moved where necessary so that they are not in
the middle of a paragraph.