The American Manual, Or, the Thinker (Part III., Complete in Itself): Containing an Outline of the Origin and Progress of Government, the Nature of ... of the United States, and of the Duti - Couverture souple
Présentation de l'éditeur
The publishers commit this work to ihe practical teachers of I he United States, believing that it will greatly assist them in the discharge of their important duties, and reflect the highest honor on their profession. The Author is a laborious practical teacher, of twenty years experience; he has travelled extensively in every section of the Union, with a view to ascertain the true condition and the real wants of the schools of the country. He has also made many and important improvements in the system of instruction, and we think nothing is hazarded in the assertion that none understand the true character of the schools of the whole Union better, or are more ardently and zealously devoted to the cause of universal education. The work seems to be imperatively demanded. It has received the highest commendation from all who have carefully examined it. Many politicians from the leading parties of the country, and some of the ablest divines from the prevailing denominations of Christians in the Union, have given it their heartiest approval. It is intended, both by us and the A uthor, that it shall contain no sentiment that will in the least militate against the views of aiiy denomination of Christians, or that shall conflict with the political opinions of the patriotic citizens of any party in our land. On every page are inculcated principles that will tend to make the mind purer, and the heart better. The spirit of the entire work is of ihe most patriotic character; it advocates the rights and the privileges of the people. It sets forth in vivid light their duties, and the necessity of the universal dissemination of sound education, and the purest principles of patriotism and morality. The proper use of the marginal exercises cannot fail to give the pupil an accurate use of words and an extensive command of language. It must tend to render the Teacher s Profes
(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)
Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
