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100	1		_aVail, Henry Hobart, _d1839-1925
245	1	2	_aA History of the McGuffey Readers
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-04-07
508			_aProduced by Kentuckiana Digital Library, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520			_a"A History of the McGuffey Readers" by Henry Hobart Vail is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically the early 1900s. The book delves into the origins, revisions, and lasting impact of the educational series known as the McGuffey Readers, which were foundational texts in American literacy and moral instruction for several generations of schoolchildren. It explores their significance in shaping character and imparting moral lessons through literary selections. In his narrative, Vail provides a comprehensive overview of the McGuffey Readers began in the late 1830s and includes the contributions of William Holmes McGuffey, their original author. He recounts the series' early editions, their revisions to meet evolving educational standards, and the eventual widespread use across the United States. The text highlights a variety of stories and moral lessons aimed at character development—such as accounts of kindness, honesty, and patriotism all encapsulated in engaging tales and poems. Vail also reflects on the cultural and historical relevance of the texts, noting that they provided a touchstone for morality and literature, ultimately becoming a significant part of American educational history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aMcGuffey, William Holmes, 1800-1873
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15577
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