THE SON OF A GENIUS.

BY MRS. HOFLAND

[No. V. of the Boy's and Girl's Library.]

This admirable story has been too long familiar to the pub. lic at least to that portion of it which has advanced beyond the period of childhood-to require either eulogy or description. It has for many years maintained its place among the best and most esteerned juvenile works in the English language; and its popularity is easily accounted for by the touching interest of the incidents, and the purity of the principles it inculcates both of wisdom and religion. The publishers were induced to reprint it as one of the numbers of the Boy's and Girl's Library, partly by the advice and solicitations of many of their friends, and their own knowledge of its merits, and partly by the consideration that it has long been out of print, and that it was very difficult to procure a copy.

"The Son of a Genius' will afford a profitable study to parents, as well as an exquisite treat to youths. It is an admirable tale: fascinating in its delineations, admirable in its moral, just as a picture of the mind, a faithful and true portraiture of the results of genius vaccilating, unapplied, and turning to ruin, and the same genius supported by sound moral principle, strengthened by judicious exercise and continuous effort, useful and triumphant. It is a striking illustration of the importance of method, perseverance, and industry to produce the perfect fruits of genius; and the utter uselessness of delicate taste, vivid conception, rapid performance, aided by generous affections and engaging manner, to the attainment of excellence, without that steady application, which nothing but just moral principle can ensure. The story is not, however, a refined, metaphysical disquisition on genius; but a simple, engaging tale, which lets in upon the reader a sort

dred essays."-Connecticut Journal.

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"To youth of both sexes this work forms an excellent piece

of reading.”—The Pennsylvanian.

"To our young friends it will afford much entertainment.".. Boston Mirror.

SUNDAY EVENINGS; OR, AN EASY INTRODUCTION TO THE READING OF THE BIBLE. [Nos. IV. and XIV. of the Boy's and Girl's Library.]

The title of this excellent little work sufficiently. explains its object. As an introduction to the knowledge of Scripture History, and an incentive to the study of the Sacred Volume, it is calculated to produce the most happy effects upon the minds of children; and the simplicity o the language preserves to the story all those charms which are inherent in the narrative, but are sometimes lost to very youthful readers by their want of a perfect understanding of the words they read. Besides a developed and connected view, in easy language, of the Scripture story itself, the author has endeavoured to intersperse in the narrative such notices of the countries spoken of, together with such references to the New Testament and practical remarks, as would tend to make the book either more interesting, more intellectually improving, or more valuable in a moral and religious light: and it cannot fail of obtaining the approbation of all judicious and pious parents, and of proving, by the blessing of God, an assistance to the Christian mother, in giving to her children an early knowledge and love of his Sacred Word.

"The style is simple, the sentiments expressed Scriptural, and the book every way calculated as an assistant in the instruction of children.-The Presbyterian.

"To be commended cordially."-The Churchman.

"We recommend it particularly to mothers and guardians of the young, confident that will obtain their approbation, and prove an assistance to them in giving those under their care an early knowledge and love of the Sacred Word."—Am. Traveller

"The work is well worthy the attention of parents and instructers, to whom we most cheerfully recommend it."-Boston Mirror.

"It will be found, we think, a useful auxiliary in the hands of parents, and a most winning book to children."-Connecticut Journal.

TALES FROM AMERICAN HISTORY. [Nos. IX. X. and XI. of the Boy's and Girl's Library.]

The writer of these Tales has had in view two chief pur poses, the one to convey to the juvenile reader a general idea of the incidents connected with the discovery and subsequent history of the American continent; the other to excite an interest in the subject which shall create a desire for more minute and extensive information. These purposes have been effected with much success, and the volumes will be found instructive and entertaining. In the majority of instances, the Tales have been selected with reference to the illustration of some mora. principle: and the frequent opporturities afforded for the intro duction of reflections leading to the cultivation of piety and religion have been ably and zealously improved. As a school book this collection of Historical Tales is calculated to be eminently serviceable; and there can be no doubt that their introduction into seminaries will be attended with both pleasure and advantage to the scholars.

"It is sufficient praise for this work to say that it is by the uthor of American Popular Lessons,' of whose powers of presenting knowledge to the young mind in a graceful and attract. ive garb the public are not now to be informed."-N. Y. Evening Post.

"A collection which is really deserving of its title. We have looked over these Tales with great pleasure, and find them full of interest and instruction."-N. Y. Advocate.

"One of the best works that can be put into the hands of our youth.... It presents all the circumstances respecting the discovery of this country, in a condensed form, clothed in language calculated to interest the young. It ought to be in the hands of every youth; and it cannot be too early or too extensively introduced into our schools."-The Cabinet of Religion.

"The stories are highly interesting, and abound with pleasing illustrations and notices of the history, original inhabitants, productions, and first settlers of our own portion of the globe."-Courier and Enquirer.

NATURAL HISTORY; OR UNCLE PHILIP'S CONVERSATIONS WITH THE CHILDREN ABOUT TOOLS AND TRADES AMONG THE INFERIOR ANIMALS. [No VI. of the Boy's and Girl's Library.] The wonders of God's providence, as they are manifested in the figures, habits, and performances of the various creatures which fill the earth, the air, and the waters,-the endless varieties of form, the accuracy and ingenuity of their contrivances, whether for security or sustenance, and the admirable adaptation of their instruments to the works their instinct prompts them to construct, supply an exhaustless theme for observation and astonishment, and call forth in the mind the most exalted ideas of the Supreme wisdom and beneticence. In the captivating volume which forms the sixth number of the Boy's and Girl's Library, a portion of this department of science is treated of "ith consummate ability, and the work has deservedly received the highest encomiums, not only for the extent, utility, and interesting nature of the information it conveys, but also for the skill with which the ideas and language are adapted to the tastes as well as the capacities of youthful readers. But these are not its only or its greatest merits: its highest claims to praise are the tone of sincere and earnest piety which pervades the conversations, and the excellence of the precepts drawn from the wonders they disclose.

"It is written with a thorough knowledge of the subject, and with that delightful freshness of impression from natural sights which revives the days of our childhood. Here, then, is a beautiful and appropriate present for the Christian parent."The Presbyterian.

"This work deserves high praise. It displays much tact and ingenuity, guided by sound judgment, and controlled by fervent piety. Such books for the young are scarce, and likely to be so; for few are able to produce them. Children will de light in it, and profit by it."-The Churchman.

"We look upon this as one among the best juvenile works we have met with."-Baptist Repository

INDIAN TRAITS; BEING SKETCHES OF THE MANNERS, CUSTOMS, AND CHARACTER OF THE NORTH AMERICAN NATIVES. BY B. B. THATCHER, ESQ. [Nos. VII. and VIII. of the Boy's and Girl's Library.]

The appearance, character, and habits of the North American Indians have long been a favourite and fertile theme for writers as well as readers, and accurate descriptions of them are equally instructive and agreeable. These torm the subject of the seventh and eighth numbers of the Library, and they are admitted to contain much correct and interesting information. A larger work (in the Family Library), by the same author, entitled "Indian Biography," treats of the history of those remarkable members of the human family: the work now under consideration makes no pretensions to that character, but is entirely descriptive; and it is entitled to high praise, not only as being the first attempt to render the subject attractive to youthful readers, but also for the ability with which the object ás accomplished.

"These two little volumes furnish the leading traits of Indian character in a style adapted to instruct while it interests the youthful reader."-N. Y. American.

"Most entertaining and excellent volumes."-N. Y. Weekly Messenger.

"The author has produced a work which will not only be valuable to the young, but to all who wish for a concise and Just delineation of what is most desirable to be known respecting the character and customs of the natives of North America." -Boston Traveller.

"The language is easy and familiar, and the descriptions quite interesting."-Atkinson's Evening Post.

"Two volumes more interesting or more useful were never placed in the hands of American youth."-Boston Mirror.

"These little volumes equal in interest all that have gone before them in the same family."-Troy Budget