The Highway to English Book 2 Part 1

Published by John C. Winston Company, Philadelphia, 1931

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The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean; light, even age-toning. Moderate shelf handling wear. Produced during a period of educational reform that sought to make English practical for the modern American student, this volume focuses on functional literacy, emphasizing the mechanics of clear sentence structure, the art of the business letter, and the logical organization of oral and written reports. Unlike earlier, more rigid Victorian grammars, the Winston series utilized a laboratory' approach, offering students situational exercises that simulated real-world social and professional interactions. For the collector, it represents a snapshot of Interwar pedagogy, characterized by the high-quality cloth bindings and clear, instructional typography typical of the John C. Winston Company's storied history as a leading American educational publisher.

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Title
The Highway to English Book 2 Part 1
Author
Clark, David Lee; Starnes, Dewitt Talmage; Neu, Jacob Lorenz; Stigler, William Alonzo
Publisher
John C. Winston Company, Philadelphia
Publication year
1931
Condition
Good
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