The English reader, or, Pieces in prose and poetry
Subtitle: selected from the best writers ; with a few preliminary observations on the principles of good reading
By: by Lindley Murray
Publisher: Published by Williams, Orton, & Co.
Published: 1831
Place of publication: Hamilton, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 252
Subjects: Readers
Other titles: Pieces in prose and poetry :
Description: "Designed to assist young persons to read with propriety and effect; to improve their language and sentiments, and to inculcate some of the most important principles of piety and virtue."
Table of contents: title: Part I. Pieces in prose. Select sentences and paragraphs ; Narrative pieces ; Didactic pieces ; Argumentative pieces ; Descriptive pieces ; Pathetic pieces ; Dialogues ; Public speeches ; Promiscuous pieces; title: part II. Pieces in poetry. Select sentences and paragraphs ; Narrative pieces ; Didactic pieces ; Descriptive pieces ; Pathetic pieces ; Promiscuous pieces.