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ADDRESS TO PARENTS .
fer her imperfect attempt to the public, are founded in the belief, that it comes nearer what is wanted , than those which have preceded it, that its influence will be favora ble to the cause of truth, social order, and religion , and that it contains nothing incompatible with that love and respect for childhood, in which it was writ
ten , and with which it is now commended to the careful and anxious parent, who may be seeking among the load ed counters of the children 's bookseller, a safe and use ful book .
