The Field Fifth Reader

Field, Walter Taylor

ISBN 10: 1025654587 / ISBN 13: 9781025654584

Published by Tradd Street Press, 2026

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Field Fifth Reader
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1025654587
• ISBN 13: 9781025654584
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

"The Field Fifth Reader" is a comprehensive educational anthology designed to foster literacy and literary appreciation in intermediate students. Compiled by Walter Taylor Field, this collection features a diverse range of prose and poetry selected for its moral value, linguistic clarity, and cultural significance.

The volume serves as a curated introduction to classic literature, offering students engaging narratives, biographical sketches, and verse from some of the most respected authors. Beyond its primary goal of teaching reading skills, the reader aims to cultivate character and a love for storytelling through carefully graded lessons. From adventurous tales and historical accounts to contemplative poetry, the selections are chosen to challenge the developing mind while remaining accessible. This collection remains a significant example of early twentieth-century pedagogy, reflecting the themes and instructional methods used to shape the minds of young readers during a transformative era in American education.

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