NOTE. THE two parts of the PRIMER went far to exhaust the more simple normal uses of the vowels in combination with single consonants. Book I. introduces the more difficult vowels, the diphthongs, and the combination of two and three consonants. The method of the Primer is closely adhered to. The forms are introduced in gradual and systematic progression; being first arranged in mutually illustrative columns, and then woven into lessons that aim at possessing the interest of narrative. Irregular and exceptional words, all of them quite familiar, are introduced prominently in special type. The rhymes, while apparently relaxing the rigour of system, are carefully selected and arranged in subservience to the main intention. The numerous illustrations aid the lighter purpose of the rhymes. |