Tales of a Grandfather

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. History forms an important part in the plan of Clas sics for Children, as outlined in the Introduction to The Lady of the Lake. It is not proposed, however, to inflict upon the children any selections from the various epitomes now in general use. \ve remember too well the sixteen hours per week given to Weber's Outlines of Universal History as among the most dreary' and unsatisfactory of our school-days. The study of such anatomical manuals is about as well calculated to create an interest in historical research, as the study of Webster's Unabridged Dictionary to inspire a love for English literature.