PREFACE.

These suggestions are the result of ten years' experience with classes in the history and institutions of the United States. While intended principally for the use of students in Harvard University, perhaps they may be serviceable to teachers and students in other institutions.

The purpose is to explain in detail the different kinds of work which have been found helpful; but it will be understood that no course in Harvard College combines all these kinds of work in one year. References are inserted to topical outline, which is intended to lead the student to specific passages

in the standard authorities.

CAMBRIDGE, July 1, 1893.

ALBERT BUSHNELL HART.