Book, "McGuffey's Eclectic Primer," Revised Edition 1881, Published 1909
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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
Textbook
Date Made
1909
Creators
McGuffey, William Holmes, 1800-1873
Vail, Henry Hobart, (H.H.) 1839-1925
Place of Creation
United States, New York, New York
Creator Notes
Written by William Holmes McGuffey. Revised edition copyright 1881 by Henry Hobart Vail. Published 1909 by American Book Company, New York, New York.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2013.0.5.14
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Dimensions
Height: 7.375 in
Width: 5 in
Length: .25 in
Inscriptions
Printed on cover: MCGUFFEY'S / ECLECTIC / PRIMER / REVISED / EDITION / AMERICAN BOOK COMPANY
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