
audiobook
by Charles J. (Charles Joseph) Barnes, J. Marshall Hawkes
Copyright, 1884. by A. S. BARNES & CO.
LESSONS IN PROSE.
LESSONS IN VERSE.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
PHONIC CHART. - VOWELS.
CONSONANTS
EQUIVALENTS. - VOWELS.
CONSONANTS.
LESSON I
LESSON II.
Designed for fourth‑grade readers, this collection balances clear, descriptive prose with carefully chosen vocabulary. Large, easy‑to‑read type and vivid illustrations help protect young eyes while keeping attention focused on the story. Each lesson includes pronunciation guides and a glossary, encouraging confident reading aloud.
The selections span a lively range of subjects—adventures with wolves and lions, tales of ancient ruins, vivid accounts of volcanoes and forest fires, and charming verses about birds, fairies, and everyday life. Stories about explorers, natural wonders, and historical anecdotes sit alongside playful poems, offering both factual insight and imaginative delight. The varied content invites curiosity about the world while reinforcing reading skills.
Teachers and parents will appreciate the systematic progression of new words and the thoughtful directions for reading. By blending information with engaging narratives, the book fosters thoughtful observation and nurtures a habit of reflection, making it a valuable tool for any young learner’s classroom or home library.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (379K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
May 14, 2005
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1837–1921
Best remembered for the widely used New National Readers, this 19th-century educator helped shape how generations of American children learned to read. His books were practical, structured, and made for classrooms at a time when school readers were central to everyday learning.
View all booksBest known today as the co-author of the New National Readers, this little-documented educator helped shape late-19th-century school reading books used by generations of students. His work focused on clear, graded lessons designed to build reading skill step by step.
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