plification appear to be carried to the utmost limit. The Key gives ample explanation of the terms or words on the chart, and the reason why they are used; by the aid of both, the beginner is taught to think clearly, and to perceive that every term has its proper and defined meaning; hence much confusion is avoided, and the utile et dulce so combined, that the repulsiveness of the study is so completely overcome, as must greatly facilitate the acquisition of this sine qua non to all who make any pretensions to speak or write the English language with propriety. This, even Cobbett, with all the aid and attractiveness of his own pure and nervous Saxon, failed of accomplishing. It is well worthy of the notice of persons, teachers, and adults, whose education may have been neglected, anxious for the best aid to self-improvement.

EVANGELICAL REPOSITORY.

From an examination of the contents of this neat little manual and its useful maps, it has our warmest commendation; we heartily wish it an extensive circulation in families and schools, where it is calculated to be of essential service.

FELIX FARLEY'S BRISTOL JOURNAL.

This publication is an accession to a very useful portion of our national literature. The elementary rules of grammar, because fundamental and embracing the whole principles of the structure of language, have been hitherto found abstruse and, in proportion to their importance, difficult of attainment at the very age at which fixed mental attentions is most laborious. The present work attempts to render a very valuable service in divesting grammar of much of this difficulty by conveying its principles in more familiar language, and presenting the parts of speech to the eye in a connected form in two charts. We recommend it to the attention of preceptors engaged in the instruction of youth.

CHELTENHAM JOURNAL AND STROUD HERALD.

This little work is well calculated to facilitate the acquirement of grammatical knowledge, and is a successful adaptation of the chart system to that fundamental branch of education. We have here two charts; one may well be called a "Tree" of Grammar; the other is a most excellent "Key to the verbs, exhibiting at one view the different moods,

tenses, and conjugations. The work itself, by means of question and answer, leads the pupil agreeably but surely on, and we are of opinion must have the desired effect. Teachers of schools would materially lighten their labours by adopting Mr. King's work, which might also be profitably used by the adult whose grammatical studies were neglected during his schoolboy years.

MIRROR.

This little work displays great ingenuity, and is rendered highly useful from the clearness with which it is written. Simplicity is one of the best recommendations to an elementary book; Mr. King has had this in view when writing his Chart, and has admirably succeeded in his undertaking.

A key is annexed, giving an explanation of the terms or words in the Chart, and the reason why those terms are used. It is simple, therefore useful; and as such we strongly recommend it to our readers.

STOCKPORT ADVERTISER.

This small volume of English Grammar reflects great credit on the Editor, and will, wherever it is adopted, make a dry and disagreeable study become a pleasure and delight. It relieves the young student from the trouble and unpleasant task of committing to memory, rules of grammar unintelligible and highly disagreeable to children. It will enable them to acquire a grammatical knowledge of their own language imperceptibly, and with great pleasure to themselves. The interrogative system tends greatly to excite emulation, and the questions are put in so familiar and intelligible a form, that a very numerous class may be instructed at once and with great mutual advantage. The charts inserted in the work will be found very serviceable. It is a work that has been much wanted, and, there is no doubt, it will become a standard school book.

EVANGELICAL REGISTER.

We have here a Chart or Tree of Grammar, showing how its different parts diverge from each other. The explanation is calculated to make a child perceive the meaning and connection of the terms he is using. The whole forms a complete treatise on English Grammar, and will be of much service to instructors; we think the child who uses it, is likely really to understand what he learns. The idea was good, and it has been well executed.

THE MANK'S ADVERTISER.

Grammar is justly styled the "gate of entrance" to all knowledge. It is a science, the knowledge of which is essential to every person who wishes to express himself correctly, whether orally, or upon paper; and the want of which is a source of continual mortification and regret. There is nothing more difficult to conceal than an ignorance of the grammatical construction of one's native language: five minutes' intercourse, either in company or correspondence, will expose the shallow pretender, and witness the triumph of the modest scholar. But it is in expressing himself upon paper, that a man's grammatical knowledge or ignorance is most conspicuously displayed; for grammar is nothing less than the art of speaking and writing correctly.

Notwithstanding, however, its utility and importance, there is perhaps no branch of popular science more generally neglected than grammar. The mechanic, the tradesman, and even the professional gentleman, are frequently destitute, more or less, of this art; and those who have been in the habit of receiving the manuscripts of individuals whose elevated station in society should, one might imagine, shield them from the bare supposition of ignorance of this score, will readily bare witness with us, as to the woful-inattention, shall we call it ?—of those who ought, and are generally presumed to know better.

There is, it must be confessed, a general aversion to the study of grammar. It is dry; it is, at first, toilsome and difficult; but where is the object of value to be attained without labour? true, the road may be cleared of many real and apparent difficulties. By means of Mr. King's little book, the young student will probably pursue with pleasure that object which he had previously regarded with

aversion.

There are two charts," ,"drawn up with much ingenuity. The first places before the scholar, at one glance, the particular functions and uses of letters, &c.

In the second "chart" is given, in a tabular form, the con jugation of the verb, active, passive, and neuter, in all its changes of person, time, and mode. These "charts are

unique. We think the present little work is a desideratum; and we have no doubt that, in the hands of a judicious master, it may prove a valuable aid in teaching youth the elements of grammar.

KENDAL MERCURY.

This is a neat and useful little work for children. It contains two tabular charts, setting forth the nature and constituent parts of grammar in a comprehensive, yet clear and simple style. The plan upon which the charts are framed is new to us. They give, as it were, the genealogy of written language; tracing the connexion and relationship of words from their origin to their climax. We have no doubt that, if adopted in schools, it would be found exceedingly useful in enabling the teacher to impart to the learner a clear idea of the utility of grammar, a matter not very easily understood, from the elementary treatises at present in general use.

BATH HERALD.

This is a little work on the rudiments of English Grammar; as a manual of instruction will prove an acceptable addition to the list of juvenile class books.

BERWICK AND KELSO WARDER.

The chart, so far as we know, is a novelty. It discovers a good deal of ingenuity in its structure, and gives a condensed and comprehensive view of the radical principles of grammar, showing in a natural and easy manner how the different parts grow out of each other-as the branches grow out of the tree. It is followed by a key, which explains the chart, and contains a good many hints, not only for pupils but for teachers—such a line of illustration as an intelligent teacher might be supposed to adopt in the course of his instructions to a grammatical class, whether he applied them to the chart or not. We cordially recommend it to the consideration of teachers. They will find in it many things deserving of their attention, whether they adopt it as a text book or not.

JERSEY TIMES.

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We have received a small work entitled and Key to Fnglish Grammar, by Walter William King, and must congratulate the author upon his success rendering the study of our language so facile. Two charts illustrate the work; In the first the component parts of language, are arranged in mathematical juxtaposition, giving the relation they bear to each other, and their various ramifications. The other chart presents a table of the verbs, active, passive, and neuter. The question and answer are given in

the most true and comprehensive manner; and on the whole the work is calculated to assist very materially in the education of youth.

SUNDAY SCHOOL MAGAZINE.

We have no hesitation in saying that this is the most simple and intelligible outline of grammar we ever saw. We cordially recommend it, especially to those devoted teachers who meet their classes in the week for secular instruction.

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS' MAGAZINE.

This grammatical sketch claims attention on the score of practicableness. In looking through this publication, we have been much pleased with the plainness of its style, as adapting it to the capacities of children; and also with the gradual manner in which they may be assisted to overcome the difficulties usually experienced in the study of grammar.

LONDON SATURDAY JOURNAL.

We have to invite the attention of our readers to an ingenious mode of communicating grammatical instruction. Mr. King's object is to impart a knowledge of grammar in a way which shall be pleasant instead of irksome, and yet at the same time thoroughly ground the learner in the true principles of the science. We have looked through the little work with much care, and consider it well adapted to promote the objects of the author.

WESLEYAN METHODIST ASSOCIATION MAGAZINE.

This is an elementary work, designed to assist in teaching and in acquiring a general knowledge of the structure of the English language. The author is personally engaged in the education of youth, and therefore knows the importance of rendering the acquisition of knowledge easy and pleasant. The learner of the English language has presented to him in two valuable Charts accompanying this little Volume, a concise view of the Rudiments of Grammar. The purchaser of this work, will be well paid for so trifling a cost. It will be found especially useful in schools.

ADAMS AND KING, PRINTERS, 30, GOSWELL STREET.