Harrington's Graded Spelling Book In Two Parts by H.F. Harrington - 1908 Antique Schoolbook | Third Edition

Published in 1908, Harrington's Graded Spelling Book in Two Parts begins... "The old style spelling books have fallen into merited disrepute." Imagine how many times in the past 100+ years has the advancement of human knowledge and education begun with that exact desire to improve on the past.

The key insight of Mr. Harrington's teaching method still resonates today. Make spelling relevant to the children's life experience and need for new words to express themselves as they grow. (It's hard to believe that was never not the case!)

These antique spelling lessons are presented in typeface and cursive writing.

A wonderful gift for anyone who loves antique books, the history of education, or who thinks "laugh out loud" is spelled LOL.

BIXLEY NOTES
• Harrington's Graded Spelling Book in Two Parts
• Written by H.F. Harrington, Superintendent of Public Schools, New Bedford, Massachusetts
• Published by the American Book Company, 1908
• 170+ page small, hardcover schoolbook for early years and elementary students
• Hardcover with linen binding
• Measures 7 1/8" x 5"

VINTAGE NOTES
• In remarkably good condition for a book over 100 years old
• A few small spots on the front cover
• Covers how shelf-wear on the corners and edges
• Binding is tight.
• Pages have yellowed, of course, and have smudges
• Student signature on the inside front cover in pencil
• A few pencil marks a few pages. Otherwise, clean and unmarked.

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