A Sequel to the Gradual Reader (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

David Bates Tower

9780265214183: A Sequel to the Gradual Reader (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265214181 ISBN 13: 9780265214183

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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The Sequel to the Gradual Reader is a classic 19th‑century schoolbook designed to build clear, confident reading in middle‑class learners. It curates revised selections and practical drills to strengthen articulation, expression, and moral awareness.

Originally published in 1853 and issued by Daniel Burgess & Co., this edition collects a broad range of reading lessons, poems, dialogues, and short narratives. The book emphasizes purity of tone, careful pronunciation, and the habits of careful reading, alongside notes and exercises that help teachers and students drill speech skills without losing the joy of reading.

Readers will discover a blend of moral sentiments, vivid scenes, and approachable texts drawn from American and English writers. The collection aims to cultivate taste for the pure and the beautiful, while providing structured practice in inflection, emphasis, and articulation to support steady progress in reading aloud.

Revised selections and new pieces tailored to the capacities of younger middle‑class readers
Exercises and explanations focused on articulation, pronunciation, and vocal correctness
A mix of prose, poetry, and dialog to build fluency, rhythm, and expressive reading
Educational aims grounded in tempering taste, morals, and clear communication

Ideal for students, teachers, homeschoolers, and collectors of classic American instructional books.

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