Hence we are constrained to believe that the study of civil government deserves and demands a place in our public schools. It is for the purpose of hastening the day when it shall have this recognition, and of promoting the study of state and national civics that this little book is written. We acknowledge in the preparation of this work our indebtedness to Messrs. Dole and Fiske. LEWIS RHOTON. WILLIAM J. GALBRAITH. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. |