"American writings on men and things connected with America, have been long needed for the young; and I am happy to find, that Mr. Grimshaw has not only undertaken to supply this want, but also to _Americanise_ foreign history for the use of our schools. In a word, sir, I am so fond of American fabrics, and so anxious to show myself humbly instrumental in giving our youth American feeling and character whilst at school; that I shall without hesitation recommend Mr. Grimshaw's works to my young pupils, as introductory to more extensive historical reading. In fine, the work is so unobjectionable, and puts so great a mass of necessary information within the reach of school-boys, at so cheap a rate, that I feel the highest pleasure in recommending it to the public, and wish you extensive sales. "Yours respectfully, "WILLIAM BRANCH, JR. "MR. BENJAMIN WARNER, "_Philadelphia._" * * * * * "_History of the United States, from their first settlement as Colonies, to the Peace of Ghent, &c._ By William Grimshaw, pp. 312, 12mo. "This is the third time, within the space of two years, that we have had occasion to review a volume from the hand of Mr. Grimshaw. He writes with great rapidity; and improves as he advances. This is the most correctly written of all his productions. We could wish that a person so well formed for close, and persevering study, as he must be, might find encouragement to devote himself to the interests of literature." "Mr. G. has our thanks for the best concise and comprehensive history of the United States which we have seen." _Theological Review, October, 1819._ * * * * * "_History of England, from the first Invasion by Julius Cæsar, to the Peace of Ghent, &c._ _For the use of Schools._ By William Grimshaw. Philadelphia, 1819. Benjamin Warner. 12mo. pp. 300.