"I have here attempted to write a book of arithmetic, that shall prove as amusing to children, as a book of stories."--Preface, signed "Peter Parley," and dated at Boston, 1833, p. [v]. "My way is to teach a child to count his fingers, the legs of tables, chairs, &c. I also use the frontispiece of this book, to teach him to count, and also to teach him the names of arithmetical characters. ... As the pupil advances he will find the questions more difficult. In many instances the use of the slate will be necessary."--"Suggestions to teachers." p. vi. Includes questions for study.

Cover title: Peter Parley's arithmetic.

By Samuel G. Goodrich. Cf. his Recollections of a lifetime (New York, 1856), v. 2, p. 542.

Massachusetts copyright 1833 by Samuel G. Goodrich.

"Manufactured by O.C.B. Carter & L.E. Trescott, Lancaster, Mass. Stereotyped at the Lancaster Type and Stereotype Foundry, Lancaster, Mass."--T.p. verso.

Some wood-engravings signed by John H. Hall.

"Parley's histories. ... Published by Charles J. Hendee, Boston, and for sale by the booksellers generally throughout the U. States."--Publisher's catalogue, lower cover.

Rare Book copy 2 (Smith): In original printed paper wrappers.

Gift of Seth D. B. Fagen, January 2013