Publisher's Synopsis
McGuffey's Readers First Eclectic Reader is a classic educational textbook written by William Holmes McGuffey. Originally published in 1836, it is the first book in a series of readers that were widely used in American schools throughout the 19th century. The book is designed to teach young children how to read and improve their vocabulary skills. It contains a collection of short stories, poems, and moral lessons, all carefully selected to appeal to young readers. The stories cover a wide range of topics, from animals and nature to history and science. Each lesson is accompanied by questions and exercises designed to reinforce comprehension and critical thinking skills. McGuffey's Readers First Eclectic Reader is known for its simple yet effective approach to teaching reading and its emphasis on moral values and character development. It remains a popular and influential textbook even today, more than 180 years after its initial publication.THIS 102 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: McGuffey's Readers: Eclectic Spelling Book; Eclectic Primer; First Eclectic Reader; Second Eclectic Reader; and Third Eclectic Reader, by William Holmes McGuffey. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766137546.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.
