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. The eclectic spellingbook was designed to teach students the english language not by appealing merely to memory, but by associating each. 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. Samuel blumenfeld is still using the mcguffey readers in his tutoring work. The mcguffey readers reflect their authors personal philosophies, as well as his rough and tumble early years as a frontier schoolteacher. Excerpt from mcguffeys eclectic spelling book in revising this book, care has been taken to preserve all the excellences that have so long and so favorably distinguished mcguffeys eclectic spelling boox. Mcguffeys fourth eclectic reader by william holmes mcguffey. This companion volume was revised in 1879 to conform in orthography, pronunciation, and spelling to the latest edition of websters unabridged dictionary. The first book is mcguffeys eclectic spelling book revised edition, american book company, new york, cincinnati, chicago, c.
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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. Mcguffeys eclectic spellingbook by mcguffey, william holmes, 18001873. Learn to read the old fashioned way, with mcguffeys eclectic primer. This 1879 revised edition conforms to webster s international dictionary, and associates each lesson with some principle of sound, meaning, or accent. Textbook, mcguffeys sixth eclectic reader, revised edition. Buy mcguffeys fourth eclectic reader by william holmes mcguffey online at alibris. The book includes slate exercises of the script alphabet and charming 19thcentury illustrations. Oct 06, 2007 i have a mcguffeys electic spelling book 1896.
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. In 1838, alexander mcguffey, the brother of william h. Mcguffey readers were a series of graded primers for grade levels 16. Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book museum of the bible. May 07, 2011 mcguffey eclectic spelling book lesson 1 part a. Mar 24, 2005 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. This first reading book begins with the alphabet and moves from simple sentences made up of onesyllable words a cat and a rat. Antique authentic 1879 book mcguffeys eclectic spelling. In revising this book, care has been taken to preserve all the excellences that have so long and so favorably distinguished mcguffeys eclectic spellingbook.
Mcguffey s eclectic spellingbook by mcguffey, william holmes, 18001873. Containing progressive lessons in reading and spelling 1853. You will definitely get your moneys worth with this spelling book. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. They were widely used as textbooks in american schools from the mid19th century to the mid20th century, and are still used today in some private schools and in homeschooling it is estimated that at least 120 million copies of mcguffeys readers were sold between 1836 and 1960, placing its sales in a category with the. Campbells instructions explain how to apply masons methodology with general instructions that apply throughout each book, although parents must decide when to introduce each new method. The mcguffey readers reflect their author s personal philosophies, as well as his rough and tumble early years as a frontier schoolteacher. This 1879 revised edition conforms to websters international dictionary, and associates each lesson with some principle of sound.
Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book includes a pictorial alphabet plus 248 individual lessons on spelling, grammar, pronunciation, abbreviation, usage and more. The eclectic spellingbook was designed to teach students the english language not by appealing merely to memory, but by associating each lesson with some principle of sound, meaning, or accent. This 1879 revised edition conforms to websters international dictionary, and associates each. Mcguffey s teaching technique and the quality of reading material used are superlative, appropriate for any era desperately needed in our own. These are the 1879 edition of mcguffeys readers, or third edition. Buy a cheap copy of mcguffeys eclectic spelling book by william holmes mcguffey. Mcguffey eclectic spelling book lesson 1 part a youtube. Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book william mcguffey full view 2010. Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book william holmes mcguffey. 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. The basis of instruction in this spelling book was the alphabet, or spelling, method, then and for a very long time prior to then, the almost.
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Although the covers show significant wear and separation from the first page,the rest of the book is intact. Oct 12, 2010 mcguffey s eclectic spelling book includes a pictorial alphabet plus 248 individual lessons on spelling, grammar, pronunciation, abbreviation, usage and more. The tried and true mcguffey s first eclectic reader develops basic reading comprehension skills for children as young as three all the way to adults learning to read. Mcguffeys brother alexander produced the fifth reader in 1844, a spelling book in 1846, and a sixth reader in 1857. Since 1836, children have been delighted by the mcguffey readers exotic adventures, exciting stories, beautiful poems, and funny fables. Parents using mcguffeys readers will be delighted to have the eclectic manual of methods for the assistance of teachers 1885. 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 book. Mcguffey s second eclectic reader revised edition by mcguffey, william holmes and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Mcguffeys eclectic spellingbook bulk, wholesale bookpal. Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book william holmes mcguffey full view 1879. Each page has sentences from the particular lesson typed clearly for your young readerwriter to easily follow and ruled lines directly underneath for easy copying. Mcguffey s eclectic spelling book by mcguffey, william holmes, 18001873.
Using phonics and memorization techniques to develop reading ability helps cultivate a wide vocabulary, and the reading selections are selected to help students develop a broad. With introductory rules and examples by william holmes mcguffey and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The first book is mcguffey s eclectic spelling book revised edition, american book company, new york, cincinnati, chicago, c. Antique childs book mcguffey s fifth eclectic reader 1879.
Mcguffey, drew up for publication the eclectic progressive spelling book which stated on its cover, designed to precede the eclectic readers. The tried and true mcguffeys first eclectic reader develops basic reading comprehension skills for children as young as five all the way to adults learning to read. Mcguffeys teaching technique and the quality of reading material used are superlative, appropriate for any era desperately needed in our own. Textbook, mcguffeys sixth eclectic reader, revised. It seems to me this older type of education has a a higher level of quality. Publication date 1879 publisher boston, ginn collection cdl. Mcguffeys 1st eclectic reader and mcguffeys primer.
Mcguffey s brother alexander produced the fifth reader in 1844, a spelling book in 1846, and a sixth reader in 1857. Featuring 248 individual lessons that gradually increase in difficulty and include spelling, grammar, pronunciation, definition, usage and more. Mcguffey s first eclectic reader revised edition 1920 abebooks. Mcguffeys first eclectic reader revised edition 1920 abebooks. Mcguffeys first eclectic reader revised edition 1920. Buy mcguffey s fourth eclectic reader by william holmes mcguffey online at alibris. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The words get as hard as would and stalked and engaged. Several homeschool parentsteacher who have already placed much of. Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book will pretty much take you from elementary grades through high school compacted all in one little book. The mcguffey readers textbook series was used in american schools during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Learn to read the old fashioned way, with mcguffey s eclectic primer. Using stories, word lists, phonics charts, and 19thcentury illustrations, it is a timeless teaching tool. Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book by william mcguffey. Tender sweet pauses while she mentally rehearses words in her mind. Mcguffeys first eclectic reader book by william holmes. This 1879 revised edition conforms to websters international dictionary, and associates each lesson with some principle of sound, meaning, or accent.
The readers emphasized the fundamental skills of reading and writing but included stories on a wide range of subjects from many sources hence, eclectic. Writing throughout, spine is separated at top, almost all pages are missing a small piece on the bottom as shown but still a nice antique school book from 1896. What is an original 1879 mcguffeys reader worth answers. Applewood books, mcguffeys eclectic spelling book by. Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book by william holmes mcguffey. Antique child s book mcguffey s fifth eclectic reader 1879. Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book revised edition 1896. The eclectic spelling book was designed to teach students the english language not by appealing merely to memory, but by associating each lesson with some principle of sound, meaning, or accent. The new american september 29, 1986, with appreciation. Each of the pages in this copywork book correlates to a lesson in one of the mcguffey readers 187981 edition. Mcguffey s eclectic spelling book will pretty much take you from elementary grades through high school compacted all in one little book. Questions followed some of the readings in mcguffeys original books, and those are included here. Several homeschool parentsteacher who have already placed much of the spelling lists on the spelling city website.
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