Originally published in 1881, this charming little volume offers a collection of simple lessons, moral stories, and proverbs designed to teach young children the basics of reading, writing, and arithmetic. The book is illustrated with charming woodcuts and includes a calendar for each month of the year, as well as a selection of witty proverbs and maxims. Jordan's Primer is a delightful example of 19th century children's literature that will appeal to readers of all ages. This work has been selected by scholars as being ...
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Originally published in 1881, this charming little volume offers a collection of simple lessons, moral stories, and proverbs designed to teach young children the basics of reading, writing, and arithmetic. The book is illustrated with charming woodcuts and includes a calendar for each month of the year, as well as a selection of witty proverbs and maxims. Jordan's Primer is a delightful example of 19th century children's literature that will appeal to readers of all ages. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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