¶ The author's purpose was to tell the story of our country so briefly that it might be mastered within the usual time allotted to the study, and yet to preserve its interest unimpaired by condensation. He has been especially successful in presenting those facts of the home life of the people, and their progress in civilization, which are essential to history.
McMASTER'S HISTORIES OF THE UNITED STATES
Primary, $0.60; Brief $1.00
¶ These books are remarkable for their freshness and vigor, and their historical and impartial treatment. The Primary History contains work for one school year, and is simply and interestingly written. The Brief History directs the attention of the pupil particularly to the colonial period, yet it does not neglect the later events.
WHITE'S OUTLINE STUDIES IN UNITED STATES HISTORY $0.30
¶ A helpful note book containing blanks to be filled in by the pupil, questions to be answered, outline maps for the location of places, marking of boundaries, and tracing of routes, outlines for essays, etc., with full directions for the pupil and suggestions to the teacher.
AMERICAN BOOK COMPANY
HISTORICAL READERS
By H. A. GUERBER