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Book, mcguffeys eclectic primer, revised edition 1881. The influence that mcguffey s eclectic readers exerted on the minds of american schoolchildren for the better part of a century has, in recent years, been debated in such diverse quarters as scholarly treatises and the popular press. Mcguffeys fifth eclectic reader 1879 edition 364 pages. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Illustrations of the best character have been freely supplied. For example, mcguffeys third eclectic reader was originally pub lished in 1837. Vail this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. The mcguffey readers textbook series was used in american schools during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Mcguffeys new eclectic spellingbook, embracing a progresive course of instruction in english orthography and orthoepy, including dictation exercises mcguffey, william h. The mcguffey readers are among the best known schoolbooks in the history of american education, having sold more than 120 million copies since the time of their first publication in 1836.
Compiled by educator william holmes mcguffey, the mcguffey readers helped to standardize english language usage in the united states and not only reflected the moral values of the country in the 19th century but also shaped them. Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book will pretty much take you from elementary grades through high school compacted all in one little book. Mcguffeys religious, moral, and ethical influence over mil lions of americans. Mcguffeys first eclectic reader, revised edition by. American book company collection newyorkpubliclibrary. Mcguffey s eclectic spellingbook by mcguffey, william holmes, 18001873. This 1879 revised edition conforms to webster s international dictionary, and associates each lesson with some principle of sound, meaning, or accent. Mcguffeys first eclectic reader, revised edition by william holmes mcguffey. Mcguffey s fifth eclectic reader 1879 edition 364 pages. Embracing a progressive course of instruction in english orthography and orthoepy, including dictation exercises alexander hamilton mcguffey van antwerp.
If your guaranteed delivery item isnt on time, you can 1 return the item, for a refund of the full price and return shipping costs. This 1879 revised edition conforms to websters international dictionary, and associates each lesson with some principle of sound, meaning, or accent. Project gutenberg s a history of the mcguffey readers, by henry h. The project gutenberg ebook of mcguffeys eclectic primer, by. Classic 19th century spelling book with illustrations and exercises. Mcguffey readers, formally mcguffeys eclectic readers, series of elementary school reading books that were widely used in american schools beginning in the 1830s. The influence that mcguffeys eclectic readers exerted on the minds of american schoolchildren for the better part of a century has, in recent years, been debated in such diverse quarters as scholarly treatises and the popular press. All words learned in mcguffey primer learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. Mcguffeys fifth eclectic reader, 1920 for sale antiques. William holmes mcguffey september 23, 1800 may 4, 1873 was an american professor and college president who is best known for writing the mcguffey readers, one of the nations first and most widely used series of textbooks. Several homeschool parentsteacher who have already placed much of the spelling lists on the spelling city website.
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This is probably about the easiest set of books to teach a kid how to read with. Printed by the american book company, new york, cincinnati, chicago. Titles appear in logical rather than strict alphabetical order. Containing progressive lessons in reading and spelling 1853. A history of the mcguffey readers project gutenberg. To indicate a sense of the publishing history of the famous mcguffey readers and spellers held in the floyd family collection, the records have been arranged by main entry, date of publication, and title.
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