First Collection Of Instructive Extracts - Softcover

Scottish School-Book Assoc

Softcover

ISBN 10: 037196041X ISBN 13: 9780371960417

Publisher: HardPress, 2021

Synopsis

Discover the First Collection Of Instructive Extracts, a 19th-century Scottish school reader designed for parochial classrooms. This edition presents a progressive course of reading organized into six main sections: Religious and Moral Pieces, Miscellaneous Pieces, Natural History, Geography and Topography, Scottish History, and Poetry, along with a Vocabulary and Affixes with Exercises. Prefatory notes highlight the goal of engaging young learners with valuable knowledge while fostering moral and intellectual virtue, guiding students from simple topics to more advanced subjects in science, history, and literature. The contents encompass Biblical basics, creation, providence, temperance, friendship, and devotional themes, alongside scientific and technological topics such as the telescope, microscope, printing, division of labor, and early chemistry. The Natural History and Geography sections delve into animals, plants, climates, and global regions, while Scottish History traces significant events from Bruce and the Wars of Independence to James IV, interwoven with moral reflections and exemplary accounts. This volume also features poetry, dialogues, and a structured vocabulary, reflecting the educational aims and religious pedagogy of 19th-century Scotland.

Edition details

• Publisher: HardPress
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 037196041X
• ISBN 13: 9780371960417
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 252