Preparatory French Reader

The book is a hardcover with noticeable wear, particularly on the spine and corners. The spine shows some damage and has a library sticker, indicating its status as an ex-library copy. There is no dust jacket, and the cover boards have some scuffing and marks. Despite these flaws, the binding appears intact, and the pages are clean, making it a functional copy for reading or collection.

"Preparatory French Reader" by O. B. Super, Ph.D., was published by D. C. Heath & Co. in Boston in 1900. This hardcover edition is part of Heath's Modern Language Series, designed to aid students in learning French through carefully curated readings. O. B. Super, a Professor of Modern Languages at Dickinson College, brings his expertise to this educational text. The copyright page indicates an original copyright date of 1888, with this particular printing following in 1900. This edition is a valuable piece for collectors of educational texts and those interested in historical language instruction methods. The book is an ex-library copy, adding to its unique history. It remains a significant resource for understanding French language pedagogy at the turn of the 20th century, although it shows signs of wear typical for its age and previous use.