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Title: New National Fourth Reader
Author: Charles J. Barnes and J. Marshall Hawkes
Release Date: May 14, 2005 [eBook #15825]
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Transcriber's Notes
Where reference is made to page numbers, there is an annotation showing a footnote number and the relative information is appended at the end of each lesson or section.
Pronunciation marks have been ignored. However, accented syllables precede the single apostrophe, which also serves as a break. Otherwise breaks are shown by spaces.

Barnes' New National Readers
NEW NATIONAL FOURTH READER
by
CHARLES J. BARNES and J. MARSHALL HAWKES
1884

[Illustration: Destruction of Pompeii by Vesuvius.]

PREFACE
It is thought that the following special features of this book will commend themselves to Teachers and School Officers.
The reading matter of the book is more of a descriptive than conversational style, as it is presumed that the pupil, after having finished the previous books of the series, will have formed the habit of easy intonation and distinct articulation.
The interesting character of the selections, so unlike the reading books of former times.
The large amount of information which has been combined with incidents of an interesting nature, to insure the pupil's earnest and thoughtful attention.
The length of the selections for reading,--the attention of pupils being held more readily by long selections than by short ones, though of equal interest.
The gradation of the lessons, which has been systematically maintained by keeping a careful record of all new words as fast as they appeared, and using only such pieces as contained a limited number.
The simplicity of the lessons, which becomes absolutely necessary in the schools of to-day, owing to the short school life of the pupil, his immature age, and inability to comprehend pieces of a metaphysical or highly poetical nature.
The ease with which pupils may pass from the Third Reader of this series to this book, thereby avoiding the necessity of supplementary reading before commencing the Fourth Reader, or of using a book of another series much lower in grade.
Language Lessons, of a nature to secure intelligent observation, and lead the pupil to habits of thought and reflection. Nothing being done for the learner that he could do for himself.
Directions for Reading, which accompany the lessons--specific in their treatment and not of that general character which young teachers and pupils are unable to apply.
_All new words of special difficulty, at the heads of the lessons_, having their syllabication, accent, and pronunciation indicated according to Webster. Other new words are placed in a vocabulary at the close of the book.
_The type of this book, like that of the previous books of the series, is much larger than that generally used_, for a single reason. Parents, every-where, are complaining that the eye-sight of their children is being ruined by reading from small, condensed type. It is confidently expected that this large, clear style will obviate such unfortunate results.
The illustrations have been prepared regardless of expense, and will commend themselves to every person of taste and refinement.

CONTENTS
LESSONS IN PROSE.
1.--"I'M GOING TO" (
Part I) Charlotte Daly.
2.--"I'M GOING TO" (
Part II) Charlotte Daly.
3.--THE BEAN AND THE STONE
5.--AN ADVENTURE WITH DUSKY WOLVES (I) Mayne Reid.
6.--AN ADVENTURE WITH DUSKY WOLVES (II) Mayne Reid.
7.--THE SAILOR CAT David Ker.
9.--THE LION
10.--ADVENTURE WITH A LION Livingstone.
11.--THE NOBLEST DEED OF ALL
13.--THE STORY OF INDIAN SPRING (I) Aunt Mary.
14.--THE STORY OF INDIAN SPRING (II)
15.--AN ADVENTURE WITH A SHARK
17.--A FUNNY HORSESHOE "Christian Union."
18.--THE GIRAFFE
19.--THE TRADER'S TRICK
21.--ALI, THE CAMEL DRIVER (I)
22.--ALI, THE CAMEL DRIVER (II)
23.--A QUEER PEOPLE
25.--WATER
26.--THE HIDDEN TREASURE (I)
27.--THE HIDDEN TREASURE (II)
28.--THE HIDDEN TREASURE (III)
30.--AIR _J. Berners_ (Adapted).
31.--A TIMELY RESCUE
33.--TRUE COURTESY (I)
34.--TRUE COURTESY (II)
35.--WHY AN APPLE FALLS
37.--THE JAGUAR
38.--HOLLAND (I) Mary Mapes Dodge.
39.--HOLLAND (II) Mary Mapes Dodge.
41.--SOMETHING ABOUT PLANTS
42.--FOREST ON FIRE (I) Audubon.
43.--FOREST ON FIRE (II) Audubon.
45.--A GHOST STORY (I) _Louisa M. Alcott_.
46.--A GHOST STORY (II) _Louisa M. Alcott_.
47.--A GHOST STORY (III) _Louisa M. Alcott_.
49.--THE RHINOCEROS
50.--PRESENCE OF MIND
51.--HALBERT AND HIS DOG
53.--THE CATERPILLAR AND BUTTERFLY
54.--WILD HORSES OF SOUTH AMERICA
55.--AN EMPEROR'S KINDNESS
57.--STORY OF THE SIOUX WAR (I)
58.--STORY OF THE SIOUX WAR (II)
59.--VOLCANOES
61.--ANECDOTE OF WASHINGTON (I)
62.--ANECDOTE OF WASHINGTON (II)
63.--THE OSTRICH
65.--AN INCIDENT OF THE REVOLUTION
66.--TROPICAL FRUITS
67.--STORY OF DETROIT
69.--MAKING MAPLE SUGAR (I) Charles Dudley Warner.
70.--MAKING MAPLE SUGAR (II) Charles Dudley Warner.
72.--NATURAL WONDERS OF AMERICA (I)
73.--NATURAL WONDERS OF AMERICA (II)
74.--AFRICAN ANTS Du Chaillu.
76.--EGYPT AND ITS RUINS (I)
77.--EGYPT AND ITS RUINS (II)

LESSONS IN VERSE.
4.--TO-MORROW _Mrs. M.R. Johnson_.
8.--RESCUED Celia