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Portrait of William Holmes McGuffey

William Holmes McGuffey

William Holmes McGuffey was an American college professor and president who is best known for writing the McGuffey Readers, the first widely used series of elementary school-level textbooks. More than 120 million copies of McGuffey Readers were sold between 1836 and 1960, placing its sales in a category with the Bible and Webster's Dictionary.

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McGuffey's Fourth Eclectic Reader

In a collection of stories and poems, young readers explore themes of morality while a brother and sister learn the importance of never giving up.

By William Holmes McGuffey

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The New McGuffey First Reader

Step into a world of charming childhood stories and simple lessons, where young minds learn to read through friendship, nature, and the joy of discovery.

By William Holmes McGuffey

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McGuffey's Second Eclectic Reader

Kids learn to read and be good through charming stories and poems filled with kindness, responsibility, and the simple joys of childhood.

By William Holmes McGuffey

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McGuffey's Sixth Eclectic Reader

Discover how young scholars in the 19th century prepared for public speaking while reinforcing virtuous principles, all through recitations of classic literature.

By William Holmes McGuffey

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McGuffey's Fifth Eclectic Reader

Discover how the power of clear communication and engaging stories can change lives, one lesson at a time.

By William Holmes McGuffey

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McGuffey's Third Eclectic Reader

Explore a collection of stories and lessons designed to teach children how to read while instilling lessons about kindness, responsibility, and the values of hard work.

By William Holmes McGuffey

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McGuffey's First Eclectic Reader, Revised Edition

** A classic educational tool uses simple stories and moral lessons to help young children learn to read and become better people.

By William Holmes McGuffey

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McGuffey's Eclectic Primer, Revised Edition

Embark on a journey of words as children uncover tales of kindness, responsibility, and the wonders of nature, all while mastering the foundation of reading.

By William Holmes McGuffey

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