These are set forth and illustrated in the last three Readers. The elements of expression requisite for the utterance of every sentiment are clearly described and explained by appropriate examples. By these examples, it is clearly shown how a passage is to be read, and thence is deduced a rule or principle that all similar passages are to be read in a similar manner.
The character of the selections is such as to claim the attention of all who are in search of good reading matter. They are exciting, instructive, and interesting, and admirably adapted to the capacity of the pupils.
The higher books of the series contain selections from authors who are considered standards in their respective departments. The dignity and objects of literature are distinctly brought to view, whether in the form of prose to persuade and instruct—in that of poetry, to please the fancy—or in that of the drama, to move the passions.
The character of the selections in these two books is such as to claim the attention of all who are in search of reading matter that will wear.
The superiority of these books is acknowledged, wherever they have been brought to a practical test. The more intelligent any school committee, or teachers are, the more readily are these Readers appreciated, and the more eagerly are they sought for use in the school-room. So decided is the preference for them, among the educated, over every other series, that they are gradually but surely superseding them all, and going into general use in all the best schools in our country.
| Price. | ||||
| TOWER’S | FIRST READER, or Gradual Primer, | 14 | cts. | |
| Do. | SECOND READER, or Introduction to Gradual Reader, | 25 | " | |
| Do. | THIRD READER, or Gradual Reader, | 34 | " | |
| Do. | FOURTH READER, or Sequel to Gradual Reader, | 50 | " | |
| Do. | FIFTH READER, or North American Second Class Reader, | 62½ | " | |
| Do. | SIXTH READER, or North American First Class Reader, | 84 | " | |
| Do. | GRADUAL SPELLER, or Complete Enunciator, | 17 | " | |
| Do. | INTERMEDIATE READER, | 25 | " | |
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