Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book classic reprint mcguffey, alexander h. The first book is mcguffeys eclectic spelling book revised edition, american book company, new york, cincinnati, chicago, c. Editions of mcguffeys eclectic primer by william holmes. I have my children write one selection daily for copywork or dictation.
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Mcguffey s eclectic spelling book will pretty much take you from elementary grades through high school compacted all in one little book. Mcguffeys family had emigrated to america from scotland in 1774, and they had strong opinions on religion and a belief in education. Printed by the american book company, new york, cincinnati, chicago. Mcguffeys fifth eclectic reader, 1920 for sale antiques. Mcguffeys second eclectic reader by william holmes mcguffey. Since 1836, children have been delighted by the mc. The project gutenberg ebook of mcguffeys eclectic primer. Buy a cheap copy of mcguffeys eclectic spelling book by william holmes mcguffey.
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Mcguffeys new eclectic spelling book antique 1865 school. The mcguffey readers are among the best known schoolbooks in the history of american. Mcguffeys new eclectic spelling book, embracing a progressive. Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book will pretty much take you from elementary grades through high school compacted all in one little book. Mcguffey s new eclectic spelling book, 1865, rough, see photos, as is mcguffey s new eclectic spelling book embracing a progressive course of instruction in english orthography and orthoepy including dictation exercises. Mcguffeys eclectic spellingbook by william holmes mcguffey. Mcguffey s eclectic spelling book includes a pictorial alphabet plus 248 individual lessons on spelling, grammar, pronunciation, abbreviation, usage and more. Mcguffeys new eclectic spelling book, embracing a progressive course of instruction in english orthography and orthoepy. The readers emphasized the fundamental skills of reading and writing but included stories on a wide range of subjects from many sources hence, eclectic. Considered classics, these seven readers were originally published in 1836, and used to teach phonics, reading, writing and grammar to childen in 1st through 12th grade. Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book project gutenberg. Several homeschool parentsteacher who have already placed much of the spelling lists on the spelling city website.
Mcguffey readers, formally mcguffey s eclectic readers, series of elementary school reading books that were widely used in american schools beginning in the 1830s. Millions of his mcguffey readers, a series of textbooks focusing on spelling, grammar, and oration for primary school students, were sold between the years 1836 and 1960. Compiled by educator william holmes mcguffey, the mcguffey readers helped to standardize english language usage in the united states and not only reflected the moral values of the country in the 19th century but also shaped them. Mcguffey readers, formally mcguffeys eclectic readers, series of elementary school reading books that were widely used in american schools beginning in the 1830s.
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