SCHMITZ & ZUMPT'S CLASSICAL SERIES.

VOLUME I.

C. JULII CAESARIS COMMENTARII DE BELLO GALLICO. WITH AN INTRODUCTION, NOTES, AND A GEOGRAPHICAL INDEX IN ENGLISK ALSO, A MAP OF GAUL, AND ILLUSTRATIVE ENGRAVINGS. In one handsome 18mo. volume, of 232 pages, extra cloth, price 50 cts.

VOLUME II.

PUBLII VIRGILII MARONIS CARMINA.

WITH AN INTRODUCTION AND NOTES. In one handsome 18mo. volume, of 438 pages, extra cloth, price 75 cts.

VOLUME III.

C. CRISPI SALLUSTII
CATALINA ET JUGURTHA.

WITH INTRODUCTION AND NOTES IN ENGLISH.
ALSO, A MAP OF NUMIDIA, AND OTHER ILLUSTRATIVE ENGRAVINGS.
In one handsome 18mo. volume, of 168 pages, extra cloth, price 50 cts.

VOLUME IV. (Now Ready.)

LATIN GRAMMAR.

BY LEONHARD SCHMITZ, PH. D., F.R.S. E.,
RECTOR OF THE HIGH SCHOOL, EDINBURGH.

In one handsome 18mo. volume, of 318 pages, neatly half-bound, price 60 cts.

VOLUME V. (Now Ready.)

Q. CURTII RUFI DE GESTIS ALEXANDRI MAGNI.

LIBRI QUI SUPERSUNT VIII.

WITH A MAP, INTRODUCTION, ENGLISH NOTES, & c. In one handsome 18mo volume of 326 pages.

VOLUME VI. (Nearly Ready.)

M. TULLI CICERONIS ORATIONES SELECTÆ.

WITH INTRODUCTION, ENGLISH NOTES, &c., & c. In one handsome 18mo volume.

VOLUME VII. (Nearly Ready.)

INTRODUCTION TO THE LATIN GRAMMAR.

BY LEONHARD SCHMITZ, PH.D., F. R. S. E. & c
In one handsome 18mo volume.

The neatness, cheapness, and accuracy of this series, together with its skilful adaptation to the wants of both teachers and students, have secured for it the almost universal approbation of those to whom it has been submitted. From among the very numerous testimonials which the publishers have received, they beg to submit the following.

From PROF. ROCHE, Transylvania University. Lexington, Ky., March 31, 1849. Whatever influence my position may give me, shall be most cheerfully employed in bringing into general use in the West these very valuable works. I trust that you will prosecute to a close the proposed series, and that the execution of those that remain to complete a Latin Curriculum may be as neat and in all respects as unexceptionable as that of those already published.

Schmitz and Zumpt's Classical Series-Continued.

From PROF. JOHN WILSON, Prep. Dep. Dickinson College, Carlisle, Dec. 8, 1848.

I have examined the three volumes with considerable care, and can give them my unqualified approbation. The plan is judicious, and the execution worthy of all praise. The notes comprise all that a student needs, and all that he should have; and their position at the foot of the page is just what it should be.

From PROF. E. E. WILEY, Emory and Henry College, Va., Nov. 30, 1848. From the cursory examination given them, I must say that I have been highly gratified. Such a series as you propose giving to the public, is certainly a great desideratum. Our classical text-books have heretofore been rendered entirely too expensive, by the costly dresses in which they have appeared, and by the extensive display of notes appended; many of which, though learned, are of little worth to the student in elucidating the text. It will afford me pleasure to introduce into my department such books of your series as may be in our course.

From S. H. TAYLOR, ESQ., Andover, Mass., Oct. 30, 1848.

The notes seem to me very accurate, and are not so numerous as to do for the student what he ought to do for himself. I can with safety, therefore, recommend it to my pupils. From PROF. M. M. CAMPBELL, Principal of the Grammar School, Indiana University, Nov. 6, 1848.

I like the plan of your series. I feel sure it will succeed, and thus displace some of the learned lumber of our schools. The notes, short, plain, and apposite, are placed where they ought to be, and furnish the learner just about help enough.

From PHILIP LINDSLEY, D. D., Pres. of the University of Nashville, Nov. 27, 1848.

The classical series, edited by Drs. Schmitz and Zumpt, has already acquired a high and well-merited reputation on both sides of the Atlantic. I have carefully examined your editions of Cæsar and Virgil. I think them admirable text-books for schools, and preferable to all others. I shall avail myself of every suitable occasion to recommend them.

From B. SANFORD, Esq., Bridgewater, Mass, Jan. 17, 1849.

I have examined, with considerable care, both the Cæsar and the Virgil, and am much pleased with the plan and execution of the series thus far. I am particularly gratified with the propriety and judgment displayed by the editors in the preparation of the notes; avoiding, as I think, the prolixity and profuseness of some of our classical works, and, at the same time, the barrenness and deficiency of others; giving a body of annotations better suited to aid the teacher in imparting a knowledge of the language, than is to be found in any edition heretofore in use.

From PROF. STURGESS, Hanover College, Indiana, Dec. 30, 1848.

The mere name of the editors is a sufficient and most ample guarantee of the accuracy of the text, the judicious choice of various readings, and the conformity of those adopted to the latest investigations of MSS., and the results of the most enlightened criticism. The notes I have not examined very carefully, except those of the Virgil. They are admirable, extremely condensed, and conveying a great deal of most valuable criticism in the briefest possible way. They are particularly valuable for their æsthetical remarks, and the frequent references to parallel passages in the same author. The preliminary life is excellent, and of great value to the student. The Sallust appears to be of the same neral character, and the notes to furnish just such help as the diligent student really needs. I think that in bringing out such a course at a cheap rate you are conferring a great boon on the country, and additional honour on your press, already so distinguished for the value of its issues.

From REV. ROBT. ALLYN, Providence Conference Seminary, R. I., Dec. 25, 1848.

I am much pleased with the general character of these works. The text in its general character is highly satisfactory, the notes are really illustrative, and admirably calculated to assist the student in acquiring a knowledge of the matter in the text, the manners and customs of the times, and the history and characters of the actors in the scenes. The typography and external appearance of the works are such as please the eye and improve the taste. You certainly deserve encouragement, and we shall do what lies in our power to extend the circulation of the works.

Schmitz and Zumpt's Classical Series-Continued.

From PROF. A. S. PACKARD, Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Me., March 8, 1849. I cannot refrain longer from communicating to you the highly favourable impression which they have made upon me. I see nothing to desire in the general style of these editions. I know of no others, which for neatness and cheapness, and sufficient helps for the student, surpass them. I am exceedingly pleased with the good taste, clear and precise statements, and sound scholarship, which distinguish the notes. As school ciassics, I regard them as models.

From PROF. J. FORSYTH, Jr. College of N. J., Princeton, Feb. 7, 1849.

I am happy to say that in my judgment the testimonials to the excellence of the series that you have already received are fully deserved. The cheapness and convenient form of these volumes, and especially the character of the notes, make them precisely the kind of text book which I should put into the hand of the young classical student. I shall recommend the students of this college to procure your edition of such of the Latin authors as we are accustomed to read. You have my best wishes for your success in your praiseworthy enterprise.

From PROF. M. L. STOEVER, Penn. College, Gettysburg, Pa., Jan.

1849.

The accuracy of the text, and the judiciousness of the notes, as well as the cheapness of the volumes, render this edition of the classics most deserving of public attention. From N. BISHOP, Esq., Supt. of Public Schools, and Principal of High School, Providénce, R. I., Nov. 29, 1848.

I have had the honour of receiving the three first volumes of your "Classical Series." I am much pleased with the size of the books, and their cheapness; the correctness of the text, and the character of the notes. I mean, of course, the comparative correctness of the text, as perfect accuracy is rarely attained among us, even in our own language, much less in that of others. I shall take pleasure in recommending your "Classical Series" to all the schools in the vicinity of this city, and shall introduce them into the Classical Departments of our High School at the earliest opportunity for changes in text-books.

From PROF. JOHN WHEELER, Asbury University, Greencastle, Ia., Dec. 8, 1848. As far as I have examined, I am well pleased with them. The notes appear to be what they ought, explanations of difficult passages, and not extended translations, so common and so detrimental to classical attainment. The modest remarks of the editors on disputed passages are worthy of notice and imitation. In these remarks, I refer principally to the edition of Virgil, which I have examined more than the others, and which I consider far superior to any other edition extant in our country. The cheapness of the series is a valuable consideration; and the publishers deserve and doubtless will receive a harvest of thanks from many a student whose intellect and desire of knowledge are superior to his purse.

From A. CAMPBELL, President of Bethany College, Va., Nov. 22, 1848.

I have just glanced, with much pleasure, over your edition of Virgil, being the second volume of Schmitz and Zumpt's Classical Series.

This is just the thing I have long desired to see-a neat, handsome, correct, and cheap edition of the Latin Classics, relieved from the extraneous and unwieldy lore of prosing doctors. The addenda or notes in the margin of this handsome volume are just such as the student needs. The series will doubtless meet with very general favour from all teachers and learners, because of its clear, accurate, and beautiful typography, its general good taste, its cheapness, and its judicious adaptation to the genius and wants of the age. From CHARLES WHEELER, Pres. of Rector College, Taylor C'y., Va., Dec. 1, 1848. The neatness and beauty, and, as far as I have examined, the correctness of execution, together with the lucid arrangement of the notes, must, I think, commend your editions to public patronage. I am delighted to see Virgil, my favourite poet, so handsomely executed. I have recommended your series to our students, as I esteem them worthy of a decided preference.

From CHRISTOPHER MORGAN. Esq., Deputy Superintendent of Common Schools, N. Y., Albany, Dec. 20, 1848.

The volumes are very neatly executed. From the recommendation of gentlemen who have carefully examined them, as well as from a partial examination of my own, I cheerfully commend them to the public.