PUBLICATIONS OF THE AMERICAN BOOK COMPANY. 



GENERAL HISTORY. 



THALHEIMER'S GENERAL HISTORY. 



i2mo, 448 pp. Half roan, illustrated . . . $1.20 



Extreme brevity has here been combined with a lively and simple narrative, 

 such as might supply the present need of young pupils while affording a sym- 

 metrical plan for the research of older ones. 



SWINTON'S OUTLINES OF HISTORY. 



izmo, 500 pp. Cloth . . . . . . $1.44 



Ancient, Mediaeval and Modern, with special reference to the History of 

 Mankind. Its anatomical synopses, its maps showing the political divisions at 

 the great epochs, its collateral information, its surveys of the great events, dis- 

 tinguished men, and important discoveries. furnish in an entertaining style just 

 -jwhat is valuable to the beginner of the study of history. 



LORD'S POINTS OF HISTORY. 



izmo, 300 pp. Cloth . . . . . . $1.00 



The salient points in the history of the world arranged catechetically for 

 class use or for review and examination by teacher or pupil. 



OILMAN'S FIRST STEPS IN GENERAL HISTORY. 



i8mo, 385 pp. Cloth . . . . . .75 cents 



A suggestive outline of great compactness. Each country is treated by itself, 

 and the United States receives special attention. Frequent maps, contempo- 

 rary events in tables, references to standard works for fuller details, and a mi- 

 nute index constitute the " Illustrative Apparatus." The style is surprisingly 

 vivid and at times even ornate. 



FISHER'S OUTLINES OF UNIVERSAL HISTORY. 



8vo, 690 pp. Cloth ...... $2.40 



This work, designed as a text-book and for private reading, is a clear and 

 condensed narrative, brought down to the present year, comprising not only a 

 record of political events, but also a sketch of the progress of literature, art and 

 science from the beginning of history to the present time. 



BARNES'S GENERAL HISTORY OF THE WORLD. 



izmo, 600 pp. Cloth . . t i . . $1.60 



A complete outline of the world's history. Some of the prominent features 

 comprise : blackboard analysis ; summaries to assist in review ; lists of reading 

 references ; colored maps ; scenes in real life ; chapters on civilization ; gene- 

 alogical tables ; foot-notes ; chapters devoted to the rise of modern nations. 



The pupil insensibly acquires a taste for historical reading and forgets the 

 tediousness of the ordinary lesson in perusing the thrilling story of the past. 



APPLETONS' SCHOOL HISTORY OF THE WORLD. 



8vo, 491 pp. Cloth ..- ..... $1.22 



From the earliest ages to the present time. A clear, fresh, carefully arranged 

 and condensed work, beautifully illustrated. It treats ancient civilization in 

 the light of the most recent discoveries. The whole history of the past con- 

 densed into a moderate-sized volume that can be readily mastered in the ordi- 

 nary school year. 



Copies of these or any of the publications of the American Book Company for 

 the use of teachers or school officers, or for examination with a view to intro- 

 duction, will be sent by mail, postpaid, on receipt of the list or introduction price. 



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