McGuffey's Readers: Eclectic Spelling Book; Eclectic Primer; First Eclectic Reader; Second Eclectic Reader; and Third Eclectic Reader

McGuffey's Readers is a collection of five books that were originally published in the 19th century and were widely used in American schools for over a century. The collection includes the Eclectic Spelling Book, Eclectic Primer, First Eclectic Reader, Second Eclectic Reader, and Third Eclectic Reader. The Eclectic Spelling Book is a comprehensive guide to spelling, pronunciation, and vocabulary, while the Eclectic Primer is designed to introduce young children to the basics of reading and writing. The First, Second, and Third Eclectic Readers are progressive reading textbooks that build upon each other, with each book containing a variety of stories, poems, and essays that gradually increase in difficulty. The stories cover a wide range of topics, including history, science, literature, and morality, and are intended to teach children not only how to read, but also to instill important values and lessons. McGuffey's Readers are known for their moral and religious content, as well as their emphasis on hard work, honesty, and patriotism. Today, they are considered a classic example of American literature and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education in the United States.1879. Volume 1 of 3. Volume 1 contains Eclectic Spelling Book; Eclectic Primer; First Eclectic Reader; Second Eclectic Reader; and Third Eclectic Reader. This series is the basis for how Americans learned to read and write. The arranging of the lessons is to appeal not just to arbitrary memory, but to associate each lesson with some principle of sound, meaning or accent, which will lead the student in acquiring a knowledge of the English language. Fabulous books for children, and adults alike, learning to read and write.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: McGuffey
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 676
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 2.52lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 1.36d
ISBN: 9781162586304

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