Deus, João de 1830-1896 creator text utu 2014 monographic pt 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Cartilha Maternal; ou, Arte de Leitura" by João de Deus is a pedagogical work published in 1876. Designed as a reading primer for children, it introduced a revolutionary teaching method in Portugal, where illiteracy was widespread. After initial resistance to earlier educational reforms, this work gained rapid acceptance among teachers and intellectuals. By 1882, it became mandatory in Portuguese schools and remained one of Portugal's most reprinted books, shaping literacy education for nearly half a century. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cartilha_Maternal Release date is 2014-07-19 Produced by Júlio Reis, Keith Edkins, Biblioteca Municipal de Alcobaça and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Portuguese language -- Orthography and spelling Portuguese language -- Orthography and spelling -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. Portuguese language -- Study and teaching PC Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46334 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46334 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134049.0 46334