or, Elementary Lessons and Exercises in Translating from English into
French. By M. A. Longstreth, Principal of a Seminary for Young Ladies,
Philadelphia. Price by mail, postpaid, $1.00. Per dozen, by express,
$9.00.
The object of this little work is to present to the young student a
condensed view of the elements of the French language, in a clear and
simple manner, and, at the same time, to lessen the fatigue incurred by
the teacher in giving repeated verbal explanations of the most important
rules of etymology. No attempt has been made to teach the syntax of the
language, with the exception of a few fundamental rules; neither have
many idioms been introduced; the aim of the compiler being to avoid
whatever might perplex or confuse.
This little work, it will be remembered, is not intended to take the
place of a Grammar, but to prepare the pupil, by careful drilling, for
larger and more comprehensive treatises; and it is believed that any
child, who can distinguish the different parts of speech in English,
will be able to understand and learn the lessons without difficulty; and
that, if they are thoroughly learned, the succeeding course of French
study will be much facilitated. In its preparation, the best authorities
have been carefully consulted and followed, and assistance has been
kindly furnished by several Professors of the French language, whose
experience in teaching enables them to judge of the wants of the young
student.
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