Textbook, "McGuffey's Fifth Eclectic Reader," Revised Edition 1879, Published 1907
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The McGuffey Readers textbook series was used in American schools during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The Readers emphasized the fundamental skills of reading and writing but included stories on a wide range of subjects from many sources (hence, "eclectic"). The books were also intended to develop proper character in children, and had a religious overtone.
The McGuffey Readers textbook series was used in American schools during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The Readers emphasized the fundamental skills of reading and writing but included stories on a wide range of subjects from many sources (hence, "eclectic"). The books were also intended to develop proper character in children, and had a religious overtone.
Artifact
Book
Date Made
1907
Creators
McGuffey, Alexander H. (Alexander Hamilton), 1816-1896
Place of Creation
United States, New York, New York
Creator Notes
Written by Alexander McGuffey. This revised edition published by American Book Company in 1907.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2013.0.5.13
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Dimensions
Height: 7.5 in
Width: 5.25 in
Inscriptions
Printed on cover: MCGUFFEY'S / FIFTH / ECLECTIC / READER / REVISED / EDITION / AMERICAN BOOK COMPANY
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