The spelling books were designed to precede the eclectic readers. Written more than 160 years ago by the brother of preacher and educator william holmes mcguffey, this spelling primer is still revered for its solid i. In the latter half of the book, definitions are introduced. It is different from other methods in that the book is more of a recitation book than a book of words to spell on a spelling test. Please see this documents talk page for details for verification. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book museum of the bible. Jun 07, 2018 but did you know that william mcguffey, a professor in the nineteenth century with a passion for education and the bible, wrote mcguffeys newly revised eclectic spelling book. Mcguffey first reader 9780880620024 by william holmes mcguffey. Eclectic school 9780880620000 by alexander h mcguffey and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Books by william holmes mcguffey author of mcguffeys. Mcguffey reader collection selected special collections. In 1937 miss blair donated to the library 195 different editions of readers, primers, spellers, and the new eclectic speaker, most of which show signs of. Mcguffey s 1836 the eclectic first reader is the initial installment in a series of.
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Learn to read the old fashioned way, with mcguffey s eclectic primer. The walter havighurst special collections mcguffey reader collection. This companion volume was revised in 1879 to conform in orthography, pronunciation, and spelling to the latest edition of websters unabridged dictionary. Apr 19, 2018 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.
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