Publisher's Synopsis
McGuffey's Readers Third Eclectic Reader is a classic educational textbook written by William Holmes McGuffey. It is part of a series of readers that were widely used in American schools from the mid-19th century until the early 20th century. The Third Eclectic Reader is designed for students in grades 5-6 and includes a variety of literary genres such as poetry, fiction, essays, and speeches. The book aims to improve reading skills, vocabulary, and comprehension through engaging and challenging texts. The content covers a diverse range of topics, including history, science, nature, morality, and social issues. McGuffey's Readers were known for their moral and religious content, and this book is no exception, with many of the selections emphasizing virtues such as honesty, diligence, and kindness. The Third Eclectic Reader is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American education and the development of reading instruction.THIS 214 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.
