William Holmes McGuffey
Originally published in 1836, ’McGuffey’s Second Eclectic Reader’ is a classic textbook designed to teach young students the fundamentals of reading, writing, and critical thinking. Featuring stories, poems, and essays by a wide range of authors, the book is carefully graded to provide learners with a gradual progression of difficulty. A beloved and enduring part of American educational history, ’McGuffey’s Second Eclectic Reader’ continues to inspire new generations of learners.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.