Publisher's Synopsis
Harper's Fourth Reader: In Two Parts is a book published in 1888 by Harper and Brothers. It is a collection of stories, poems, and essays designed for students in the fourth grade. The book is divided into two parts, with each part containing a variety of texts that are meant to help students develop their reading and comprehension skills. The first part of the book includes stories and essays that focus on historical events, such as the American Revolution and the discovery of America. There are also fictional stories that explore themes of morality and character development. The second part of the book contains a selection of poems that cover a range of topics, from nature to love to patriotism. Throughout the book, there are also exercises and questions designed to help students engage with the texts and improve their reading comprehension. The book is illustrated with black and white drawings that accompany the texts and add visual interest. Overall, Harper's Fourth Reader: In Two Parts is a comprehensive collection of texts that are designed to help students develop their reading and comprehension skills. It covers a range of topics and genres, making it a valuable resource for students and teachers alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
