Excerpt from Our Country's Readers, Vol. 3
Fables are more freely used here than in the preceding book. As to sources, some are from the Greek, some from legends, and one is from Andersen and one, from Mr. Harris.
Sketches with an historical basis and setting are prominent and all are from the history of our own country.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of over 60 poems, stories, prose, and song lyrics from various authors, designed for use in school classrooms. Its three sections introduce children to famous and loved works from classic literature, provide a trove of American and world folklore, and delight in the playful sounds and simple stories enjoyed by youngsters. A variety of selections are from the 19th century and earlier, with a few from the early 20th century, creating a book steeped in the history of the written word and song. This is an ideal entree for students into language play, rhythm, rhyme, and patterns of storytelling that have been beloved for generations. The content is accessible and interesting for young children, helping to encourage early literacy and a life-long enjoyment of literature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331687665_0
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