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Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book hardcover november 11, 1997. This companion volume was revised in 1879 to conform in orthography, pronunciation, and spelling to the latest edition of websters unabridged dictionary. Mcguffey s first eclectic reader, revised edition 9781429041027. While the pictures are there, but the formatting is way off and there are countless typos. Mcguffey s eclectic spelling book revised edition 1896 acceptable condition. Mcguffeys eclectic primer, revised edition on apple books. Heres how we use the mcguffey s eclectic readersboxed and mcguffey s spelling book for spelling in our home. Buy a cheap copy of mcguffeys eclectic spelling book by william holmes. Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book revised edition goodreads.
This is a new and freshly published edition of this culturally important work by william holmes mcguffey, which is now, at last, again available to you. Primer through the sixth, revised edition, 7 volume set provides a classic approach to learning reading, with short, engaging lessons. Mcguffey s fourth eclectic reader, revised edition. Excerpt from mcguffey s eclectic spelling book in revising this book, care has been taken to preserve all the excellences that have so long and so favorably distinguished mcguffey s eclectic spelling boox. Since 1836, children have been delighted by the mc. The mcguffey readers textbook series was used in american schools during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
The books were also intended to develop proper character in children, and had a religious overtone. Feb 02, 2018 join the ourhouse community of over 2,000 fellow homeschooling members. Mcguffey s eclectic spelling book revised edition 1896 ebay. Mcguffey 1997, hardcover, revised at the best online prices at ebay. Click download or read online button to get mcguffey s eclectic reader book now. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The content of the readers changed drastically between mcguffey s 18361837 edition and the 1879 edition. Keeping the original illustrations and typesetting of this vintage book first originally published in 1896this facsimile edition provides printed and script to copy, as well as short, gradated lessons the move from short words to sentences, increasing in difficulty as the student progresses through the book. Preface in presenting mcguffey s revised first reader to the public, attention is invited to the following features.
Teach the pupil to use script letters in writing, when teaching the names of the letters and the spelling of words. The mcguffey readers are among the best known schoolbooks in the history of american. Using phonics and memorization techniques to develop reading ability helps cultivate a wide vocabulary, and the reading selections are selected to help students develop a. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition of mcguffeys first eclectic reader revised edition.
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