McGuffey's Readers: Eclectic Spelling Book; Eclectic Primer; First Eclectic Reader; Second Eclectic Reader; and Third Eclectic Reader (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169367302)

McGuffey's Readers is a collection of five books that were originally published in the 19th century and were widely used as textbooks in American schools. The books include the Eclectic Spelling Book, the Eclectic Primer, the First Eclectic Reader, the Second Eclectic Reader, and the Third Eclectic Reader. The Eclectic Spelling Book is a comprehensive guide to spelling and pronunciation, including exercises and rules for spelling words correctly. The Eclectic Primer is designed for young children and includes basic vocabulary and simple stories to help them learn to read. The First Eclectic Reader introduces more complex vocabulary and longer stories, while the Second Eclectic Reader includes more challenging material, such as fables, myths, and historical accounts. The Third Eclectic Reader is the most advanced book in the series, with selections from famous authors and literary works, including Shakespeare, Milton, and Longfellow. Overall, McGuffey's Readers offer a comprehensive and progressive approach to learning reading and spelling, with each book building on the skills and knowledge gained in the previous one. The books are still widely used today as a valuable resource for homeschoolers and educators who want to provide their students with a solid foundation in reading and language arts.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
ISBN-10: 1169367305
ISBN-13: 9781169367302
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 676
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.04lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.44d