The New Mcguffey Second Reader Classic Reprint

Author : Wm; H. McGuffey
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781332436613
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (366 download)

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Download or read book McGuffey's Newly Revised Eclectic Second Reader written by Wm; H. McGuffey and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from McGuffey's Newly Revised Eclectic Second Reader: Containing Progressive Lessons in Reading and Spelling; Revised and Improved The unparalleled demand for the Second Reader, as well as the other volumes of the Eclectic Series, has rendered it necessary to issue a new edition, printed on new stereotype plates. This opportunity has been embraced to revise, re-model, and greatly enlarge the book, so as to render it still more worthy of the liberal patronage it has already received. Preparatory to this revision, many school books and the best juvenile writings of England, France, and Germany were obtained, and free use has been made of them. In regard to all these, however, one rule has been followed, namely, to alter and abridge, almost invariably, and, in some cases, entirely to rewrite the extracts which have been taken. The engravings, many of which are from original designs by one of the best artists in the country, are of a superior order. In making his selections, the Compiler has aimed to introduce only such matter as will interest, as well as instruct the minds of youth. Consequently, simple stories, anecdotes, &c., have been much used, as the means of conveying to their minds the purest moral and religious principles; but nothing sectarian in its tendency has been admitted. Great care has been taken in regard to progression, that the learner may proceed by gradual steps; and always, after reading one lesson, be prepared for the following one. Much attention has been paid to the Spelling Lessons. These have been invariably selected from the reading lessons; and many words, especially the more difficult ones, are repeated, until the scholar is supposed to be perfectly familiar with them. The book is now submitted to parents and teachers, for their examination and decision. Should it prove acceptable to them, and be deemed a worthy auxiliary in the work of education, one great object of its publication will have been attained. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.