McGuffey's Second Eclectic Reader

The book is a hardcover edition in good condition. There is no dust jacket present. The binding is sturdy, and the pages are clean with no inscriptions or library markings. The cover shows minimal wear, maintaining its aesthetic appeal for collectors.

McGuffey's Second Eclectic Reader, authored by William Holmes McGuffey, is a part of the renowned Eclectic Educational Series. This edition is published by Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, with publication locations listed as New York, Cincinnati, and Chicago. The book is a Revised Edition, continuing McGuffey's legacy of educational influence in children's literature. Originally copyrighted in 1879, with subsequent copyrights in 1896, 1907, and 1920, this edition does not specify a publication year. McGuffey's Readers are historic educational texts, widely used in the 19th and early 20th centuries to teach reading and moral lessons. This hardcover edition is notable for its classic educational content and historical significance in American education. The book is in good condition, with no dust jacket, making it a valuable addition for collectors of educational history.