National Museum of American History
The English Reader
Murray, Lindley
<i>The English Reader</i> was written by Lindley Murray and first published in 1799. This edition was likely published in the early 19th century. Murray’s <i>English Reader</i> contained pieces of prose and poetry excerpted from popular pieces of literature. <i>The English Reader</i> taught some general principles of elocution and grammar, but mainly sought to strengthen the reader’s vocabulary (and morals) with stories of piety and virtue.
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