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French.

A Compendious French Grammar.

In two independent parts, Introductory and Advanced, by A. Hjalmar Edgre». Professer of Modem Languages and Sanscrit in the University of Nebraska,, author of English and Sanscrit grammars, etc. Cloth. Price of Part I, 35 cents. Mailing price of complété book, ^1.25. Introduction price, $1.12.

THIS Grammar was prepared with general reference to the needs of our American schools and colleges. Its limit is determined by the average time devoted to French in such institutions, and its method, by practical as well as critical aims.

TÂe First Part is devoted to such a brief, practical introduction to the French language as will make the learner familiar with its first essentials and enable him to begin reading with profit in half a term, or even less time. It contains only 66 pages, exercises included.

The Second Part contains a methodical présentation of French etymology, syntax (with exercises at the end of the book), and versification, as well as a brief sketch of the relation of French to the Romance element in English. In the formation of rules the results of modem philological research hâve always, as far as practicable, been considered. An abundant collection of examples, arranged in columns, hâve been introduced to illustrate the rules of Syntax. To aidthe Latin student especially and quicken philological investigation, each chapter is preceded, parenthetically and unobtrusively, by a brief historical survey of the subject under considération. Two sizes of type hâve been consistently used to dénoté what should be studied in a first course^ and what be left for a second, or be used fof reference only. The Second P art^ contains about 300 pages. The portion in heavy type is calculated to furnish work accessory to reading for about a term and a half.

J. A. Harrison, Prof. ofMod.Langs., Washington and Lee Univ., Va.: I hâve subjected the Edgren’s French Grammar to a careful examination and niust say that I like it. It is, in my opinion, an excellent Work, practical, well developed and concise.

M. C. Gile, Pr^. of Mod. Langs., Phillips Acad., Audover, Mass. : No book with which I am acquainted présents so clearly and concisely the essentials of French Grammar for the beginner and a thoroughly scholarly treatment for the advanced student. {Feb. 9, 1891.)