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THE LEE READERS
By EDNA HENRY LEE
| First Book | $0 25 |
| Second Book | .30 |
| Third Book | $0 40 |
| Fourth Book | 50 |
| Fifth Book | $0 60 |
THE author and compiler of these books is a Southern
teacher of experience, who has made a special study of
the needs and possibilities of Southern schools. Without
giving undue prominence to Southern literature and history,
she has endeavored to present for study and admiration some
of the worthiest efforts and achievements of the South. But,
although the series has a distinctly Southern tone, it is nevertheless
free from narrowness and partisan bias.
¶ In this basal series of readers the chief aim is to teach the
child how to read, and to do this pleasantly, thoroughly, and
without unnecessary expenditure of time and labor. At the
same time there is included a definite, practical, and progressive
plan of study of literature, art, and nature. The series
is carefully graded, and the contents of the different books
are particularly adapted to the grades for which they are
designed. Each volume contains a carefully chosen vocabulary,
appropriate reading material, language exercises, nature
studies, and beautiful illustrations. In the earliest books there
is a pleasing variety of famous fables, poems, and stories,
which tell about interesting people, animals, birds, and flowers.
More advanced and instructive selections are included in the
later volumes.
¶ The study of literature has been made one of the most
important features, and each book contains noteworthy extracts
from the greatest writings in English and American
literature. Before each selection a brief biographical sketch of
its author is given. Throughout the series art is studied systematically—a
feature not found in other school readers.
AMERICAN BOOK COMPANY
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