William Holmes McGuffey And His Readers (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164489887)

William Holmes McGuffey And His Readers is a book written by Harvey C. Minnich that provides a comprehensive account of the life and works of William Holmes McGuffey, an American educator and author who is best known for his series of McGuffey Readers. The book traces the life of McGuffey from his early years in Pennsylvania to his rise as a prominent educator in Ohio. It also explores the development and impact of his Readers, which were widely used in American schools in the 19th century and played a significant role in shaping the country's educational system. The book delves into the philosophy and principles that underpinned McGuffey's approach to education and provides insights into the cultural and social context in which his Readers were created. Overall, William Holmes McGuffey And His Readers offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a pioneering educator and the enduring legacy of his work.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: Harvey C. Minnich
ISBN-10: 1164489887
ISBN-13: 9781164489887
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 232
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.13lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d