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The Mount Vernon Reader: A Course of Reading Lessons; Selected With Reference to Their Moral Influence on the Hearts and Lives of the Young Designed for Middle Classes (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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9780266189909: The Mount Vernon Reader: A Course of Reading Lessons; Selected With Reference to Their Moral Influence on the Hearts and Lives of the Young Designed for Middle Classes (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0266189903 ISBN 13: 9780266189909
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A class-tested collection of moral tales that helps young readers grow into thoughtful, responsible neighbors.

The Mount Vernon Reader is a curator of short narratives designed for middle-class students. It blends engaging stories with clear moral lessons, aiming to cultivate gratitude, obedience, kindness, and integrity in daily life. This edition presents selections framed to influence the hearts and conduct of the young, guiding them toward useful, virtuous habits.

  • Story-driven approach to character, not just rules or preaching
  • Focus on duties to family, respect for parents, and honest work
  • Practical lessons about courage, self-control, and leaving home thoughtfully
  • Accessible reading level suitable for classroom or at-home study

Ideal for readers seeking timeless, heart-centered lessons that support character development in everyday life.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0266189903
ISBN 13 
9780266189909
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
258