RECOMMENDATION.

The undersigned is happy to express his high opinion of the elements of Political Economy prepared by the late Prof. Samuel P. Newman. I think it has all the plainness and simplicity which characterises the treaties on Rhetoric by the same author, and which are so indispensable in a text book for schools, while a scientific arrangement and the many technical terms have been preserved, the style is so perspicuous, and the illustrations are so pertinent, as to render the book attractive to the young scholar. Another excellence of the work is its adaptation to the habits and institutions of our countrymen: On this point the author bestowed special pains, and, as it is believed, his success was corresponding. It is not a compilation from an European work, based on usages and a state of society which have no existence here, but it is throughout " an American production."

The great principles of the science are stated with as much fulness and detail as is consistent with the size of the book and its adaptation to its contemplated topics. The author has exhibited great liberality of views-the interests of one class are not represented as hostile to those of another, but a measure which is really promotive of the prosperity of one part of the country must exert a favorable influence upon other parts. The work is cordially commended as an excellent Text book to teachers and all who are interested in the great cause of education.

B. B. EDWARDS,

Prof. in Andover Theological Seminary.

ANDOVER, OCT. 10, 1843.

OF

POLITICAL ECONOMY.

BY SAMUEL P. NEWMAN,

LATE LECTURER ON POLITICAL ECONOMY IN BOWDOIN COLLEGE.

"The best security for a free government, and generally for the public peace
and morals is, that the whole community should be informed upon its Political,
as well as its other interests."-Lord Brougham.

SECOND EDITION.

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