McGuffey's First Eclectic Reader - (1879 McGuffey Readers) by William Holmes McGuffey (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>The McGuffey Readers were America's primary school books for over a century. This edition features the complete original text from the 1879 edition, including dramatic stories, vintage illustrations, phonics-based reading instruction, and more.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>In the First Reader from this revised 1879 edition of McGuffey's Eclectic Readers, you will find dramatic stories, vintage illustrations, phonics-based reading instruction, and more, all designed to teach children language arts and communication skills. Whether you use them for instruction or simply as readers, these books offer an authentic glimpse of historic lives and values while expanding vocabulary and perspective. </p><p>Across the series, you will find: </p> <ul> <li>Complete original text from McGuffey's 1879 edition;</li> <li>Phonics-based reading instruction;</li> <li>Vocabulary and spelling taught and reinforced in context;</li> <li>Penmanshiip instruction and practice;</li> <li>Age-appropriate instructions on elocution (art of speaking);</li> <li>Increasingly challenging literature selections for grades K-12;</li> <li>Original text presented as a facsimile edition (exact reproduction) with original diacritical markings in place;</li> <li>Interior text printed on high quality cream paper for exceptional readability.</li> </ul><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"McGuffey, more than anyone, created a revolution by advocating access to basic education for everyone and writing a book that promoted common values. His Readers gave hope to new immigrants struggling in an industrializing world and profoundly influenced business leaders like Henry Ford, George Westinghouse and H.J. Heinz." Quentin Skrabec, author of <em>William McGuffey: Mentor to American Industry, </em>quoted in International Business Daily. </p><br>
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