McGuffy

A foundational text in American education, McGuffey’s Eclectic Primer introduces young readers to basic literacy skills through phonics, simple words, and captivating illustrations. This classic primer, part of the renowned McGuffey Readers series, combines moral lessons with reading exercises, reflecting 19th-century values of character and perseverance. Ideal for educators and those interested in educational history, this primer remains a timeless tool for early reading development.

William Holmes McGuffey (1800-1873) was an American professor and college president best known for writing the McGuffey Readers, a series of graded primers widely used as textbooks in American schools from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century.

(Facsimile reprint edition, complete with all original illustrations.)