COMMENTS OF EDUCATORS ON PARKER ’S 
TALKS ON PEDAGOGICS. 
** It is in every respect an admirable book, replete with sound philos¬ 
ophy, and practical methods.” —Supt. John Swett, San Francisco . 
“ I find the book slow reading since it obliges me to keep up a ‘ brown 
study.’ Every page bears evidence of earnest study.” 
—Dr. E. E. White, Ohio. 
“I am prepared to pronounce it the greatest of Col. Parker’s great 
works. It is a work that should be studied by every teacher in the coun¬ 
try.” —Supt. J. H. Phillips, Birmingham ,, Ala. 
“ It is a work of extraordinary value.” 
—Prin. T. B. Noss, California (Pa.) Normal School. 
“A masterly exposition of the theory of concentration destined to 
exercise great influence over educational thought and practice of the twen¬ 
tieth century.” 
—Prin. Albert E. Maltby, Slippery Rock Normal School , Penn. 
*‘I have examined with great interest and profit 4 Talks on Pedago¬ 
gics/ It is an able plea for the professional attitude. It appeals not only 
to the intelligence, but also to the conscience of teachers. It treats the 
child reverently and recognizes the varied possibilities that are opened to 
him through education. The doctrine of concentration, more or less new 
in this country, is treated, not from the theoretical standpoint, but from 
the point of view of honest, patient experiment and practice. As a help 
to teachers it will rank among the very best of current pedagogical works.” 
—Samuel T. Dutton, Supt. of Schools. Brookline. Mass. 
44 It is a great book and indicates the profound thought and the sub¬ 
lime ideal inspiring the author during the years of his study of the child 
and education.” 
— Clarence E . Meleney, Teachers College , New York City. 
“I regard Col. Parker’s ‘Talks on Pedagogics’ as one of the very 
best books in my library. I always read anything from Col. Parker’s pen 
with interest and profit. This, his latest production, is his best.” 
—A. W. Edson, Worcester. Mass. 
44 Parker’s 4 Talks on Pedagogics’ received. I like it. It is a splendid 
acquisition to pedagogical literature. It should be in the hands of every 
teacher.” —Z. X. Snyder, Pres. State Normal School. Greeley . Col. 
44 It is full of wise suggestions and interesting thoughts. No teachel 
can afford to leave this book unread.” 
—E. A. Sheldon, Prin. State Normal School , Oswego , N. Y. 
44 There never has appeared in English a book on pedagogics more 
pregnant with thought more suggestive to teachers, better adapted io theit 
wants. Every chapter, every paragraph is full of suggestion and help. 
The principles which underlie, rather than the so-called 4 methods,’ receive 
primary attention, though there are sufficient illustrations to suggest the 
manner of carrying out and enforcing a principle. No one doubts after 
reading this book that Herbart’s 4 Theory of Concentration ’ is thoroughly 
sound and entirely applicable to the training of children. As American 
teachers we are apt to say, 4 Well, that may apply in German schools, but 
we cannot apply it in America.’ Col. Parker has proven that 4 Concentra¬ 
tion ' is a sound principle in education everywhere, and that its applica¬ 
tion in our schools is entirely feasible. —Dr. Levi Seelfy. 
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