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THE

CANADIAN READER,

DESIGNED FOR THE USE OF

SCHOOLS AND FAMILIES.

BY M. RANDALL, JR., Esq.

STANSTEAD, L. C.

PRINTED BY WALTON & GAYLORD,

FOR THE PUBLISHER.

1834.

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RECOMMENDATIONS.

From R. Spalding, A. M. Preceptor of Stanstead Seminary.
The Canadian Reader embraces a great variety of well
selected and well written pieces, which, in my opinion,
are peculiarly calculated to interest and instruct all who
read it. From the fact that the pieces are of such a char-
acter as to secure the attention, and engage the feelings of
children, I presume it may be used advantageously in the
common schools of the country. I consider it, therefore
worthy of an introduction, and would cheerfully recom-
mend it to the consideration of teachers and overseers
of schools, and I would hope that it may subserve the
ends which the compiler has in view in its publication.
R. SPALDING, Precep. Stans. Sem.

Stanstead, Dec. 27, 1833.

From Z. Thompson, A. M. Preceptor of Hatley Academy. Sir, Since you put the Canadian Reader into my hands I have not had time to give it a careful examination, and as many of the pieces are new to me, I am not fully prepared to express my opinion of the work. I have, however, no doubt but that it will be an interesting and instructive book in families and schools.

Respectfully, ZADOCK THOMPSON.

From Hon. E. Peck, M. P.

Having examined the Canadian Reader, lately published, by M. Randall, jr. Esq. it appears to me to be a work which may answer the purposes for which it is intended, and is, in some respects, superior to those school books the places of which it is intended to supply. Stanstead, 4th January, 1834.

From Rev. William Squire.

E. PECK.

Sir, Having been requested to express my opinion of the "Cahadian Reader," I cheerfully state, that, so far as my very limited time has given me an opportunity of examining it, I consider it well calculated to interest the minds of young persons-to serve in forming a taste for reading-and to elevate the character by its moral tendency. WILLIAM SQUIRE.

Stanstead, January 4, 1834.

From S. H. Dickerson, Esq. Editor of the British Colonist. To M. Randall, jr. Esq.

Sir,-Having examined the Canadian Reader, give it as my opinion, that the selections are judiciously made, and well calculated to be useful, by combining interest with instruction. As it is designed, I think the work is well adapted for the use of private families and elementary schools. SILAS H. DICKERSON.

Stanstead, 4th January, 1834.

From I. Smith, Esq. Stanstead.

Dear Sir, I have examined the Canadian Reader, which you have put into my hands, and think it may be highly useful in our primary schools.

M. Randall, jr. Esq.

Yours,

From Mr. Grannis, Trustee of Charleston Academy. M. Randall, jr. Esq.-Sir, I have cursorily examined the "Canadian Reader," and as far as I have been able, from the limited time which the book has been in my hands, to determine, I am led to the conclusion that the selection has been judiciously made, and that the work may be instructive, interesting and useful to the rising generation, and in private families.

JOHN GRANNIS, One of the Trustees of

Charleston Academy.

From Doctor James Lull.

Sir,—I have examined a copy of the Canadian Reader, which you have put into my hands, and consider the compilation well adapted to arouse the latent energies of the mind, and as it contains a variety, which is instructive in moral, intellectual and religious principles, I think it may, with propriety, be recommended, not only to the attention of youth, but to every member of the community who is capable of reading.

Respectfully Yours,
Georgeville, January 2, 1834.

JAMES LULL.