A Chapter of Sketches on Finance; With an Appendix, Showing the Train of Insidious Causes by Which the Removal of the Deposites Was Effected Being ... Sketches of Eight Years in Washington, &C., - Softcover
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1837 Excerpt: ... ancient history. Under this impression, , some years ago, introduced among my pupils, Adams' Summary of Ancient Geography and History. But, after much inquiry, I have been unable, of late years to procure it. Yours is more concise, and yet extends to a greater variety of objects, and is, on the whole, better fitted to be useful in our public seminaries. A work of this kind was greatly needed, and yours will no doubt be very generally introduced. Wishing you success in your labours, I am, sir, respectfully, yours, Robert Mayo, M. D. Philadelphia. Jeremiah Atwatek, Philadelphia, July ZTlh, 1815. Sir--I have perused, with much satisfaction and improvement, your first volume of Mythology, and really consider it an interesting and useful work. Your arrangement of the subject matter is very judicious, and the authorities you refer to are of the first character. Should the subsequent volumes be executed with equal success, they will collectively constitute a highly valuable acquisition for the accomplished scholar, as well as for the junior student. With great respect, I am, your most humble servant, R. Mayo, M. D., Jas. Abercrombie, D. D. Philadelphia, July 21, 1815. Dear Sir--With much satisfaction I have perused the first volume of your "New System of Mythology." I confess I did not anticipate much novelty on a subject that has already employed the talents of so many men well qualified for the task; but in this I have been disappointed. I am not only particularly pleased with the variety of the matter, but also highly commend your success in the instructing and lucid order you have adopted. I have no doubt that your performance, exhibiting the ingenious absurdities of a false Mythology, and commending to the reader the beautiful and pure principles of the true ...
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