A History of the McGuffey Readers by Henry Hobart Vail
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"A History of the McGuffey Readers" by Henry Hobart Vail is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically the early 1900s. The book delves into the origins, revisions, and lasting impact of the educational series known as the McGuffey Readers, which were foundational texts in American literacy and moral instruction for several generations of schoolchildren. It explores their significance in shaping character and imparting moral lessons through literary selections.
In his narrative, Vail provides a comprehensive overview of the McGuffey Readers began in the late 1830s and includes the contributions of William Holmes McGuffey, their original author. He recounts the series' early editions, their revisions to meet evolving educational standards, and the eventual widespread use across the United States. The text highlights a variety of stories and moral lessons aimed at character development—such as accounts of kindness, honesty, and patriotism all encapsulated in engaging tales and poems. Vail also reflects on the cultural and historical relevance of the texts, noting that they provided a touchstone for morality and literature, ultimately becoming a significant part of American educational history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Vail, Henry Hobart, 1839-1925 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 11017495 |
| Title | A History of the McGuffey Readers |
| Credits |
Produced by Kentuckiana Digital Library, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PE: Language and Literatures: English |
| Subject | McGuffey, William Holmes, 1800-1873 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 15577 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-15577-7 |
| Release Date | Apr 7, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 888 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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