McGuffey's on CD Rom (and Sandra's agitation)
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CLINGING TO THE PAST ELECTRONICALLY!
Dear Always Learning friends,
I had a really strong feeling when I got this e-mail. I kind of hundred-year
revulsion. But I read more and I'm thinking of ordering it, as a souvenir of
how weird this homeschooling movement could really get. I guess I could
order just the sample, but maybe I want the whole thing.
I used to have a couple of the original worn, soft readers that I got at
garage sales or wherever in the 1960's, but I passed them on to friends.
They are very 19th century. In the same way some people glorify the early
1900's today, many glorified the early 18th century then (especially in "the
South") and so now electronically this nostalgia and claw-hold on the past as
"right" is being perpetuated. I'm fascinated.
Maybe I'm just wrong and they ARE great books. There are great sets of
writings from the past that are worth maintaining and passing on. Even in
the SCA, things I wrote many years ago are still passed on and probably will
be after I'm gone. It's what authoring and publication are ideally about.
Any contributions to my mindswirl are welcome. And below is the
advertisement:
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music, sound and voice with the click of a mouse - a complete course of study
from pre-school through high school - all on oneMulti-Media CD-ROM - for
only $29.95 and FREE shipping.(Comparewith Hooked on Phonics at $295.00 or
the old fashionedprinted McGuffey Readers at $80 - $100)
The greatest value in educational software ANYWHERE!
Tolearn more about this exciting new edition of the world famous McGuffey's
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confidence by families and schools world wide.
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FreeDemonstration CD-ROM
If you are undecided or want to preview our program, Bookworksoffers a
FREE DemonstrationCD-ROM of the Bookworks Millennium Edition of
McGuffey'sEclectic Readers. This demonstration CD-ROM features thefull sound
and printing features of the first five lessons ineach of the seven volumes
in this world famous series. Plus with each CD, you recieve a free copy of
Adobe AcrobatReaders 5.0 and Quicktime Player 5.0. You pay only
$4.00shipping and handling.
To receive your freeMcGuffey Readers Demonstration CD-ROM, send only
$4.00shipping and handling to:
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Tennessee Colony, Texas 75861
Dealerand Distributor Inquiries Invited
BookworksMillennium Edition of McGuffey's Eclectic Readers aredistributed by
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Dear Always Learning friends,
I had a really strong feeling when I got this e-mail. I kind of hundred-year
revulsion. But I read more and I'm thinking of ordering it, as a souvenir of
how weird this homeschooling movement could really get. I guess I could
order just the sample, but maybe I want the whole thing.
I used to have a couple of the original worn, soft readers that I got at
garage sales or wherever in the 1960's, but I passed them on to friends.
They are very 19th century. In the same way some people glorify the early
1900's today, many glorified the early 18th century then (especially in "the
South") and so now electronically this nostalgia and claw-hold on the past as
"right" is being perpetuated. I'm fascinated.
Maybe I'm just wrong and they ARE great books. There are great sets of
writings from the past that are worth maintaining and passing on. Even in
the SCA, things I wrote many years ago are still passed on and probably will
be after I'm gone. It's what authoring and publication are ideally about.
Any contributions to my mindswirl are welcome. And below is the
advertisement:
------------------------------------
BOOKWORKS
www.bookworks-usa.com
Electronic Book Publishing For The New Millennium
McGuffeyReaders have a new look....
Andnow a voice too !!!!!
TheWorld's Most Complete and Proven Reading andWriting Course for Your Child
McGuffeyReaders
A Complete Learning Course For:
Preschoolers
Homeschoolers
Public schools
Christian school curriculum
Daycare center curriculum
Supplementary learning material for public schoolers
Adults who need to improve their reading/writing skills (it's never too late)
Ad writing skills
When you receive the Bookworks Millennium Edition of McGuffey's Eclectic
Readers, you have confidence that you have purchased the ONLY program in
the world that provides you with:
Every word, lesson and illustration contained in ALL SEVEN VOLUMES of the
original McGuffey Readers.
PLUS a complete and comprehensive writing course with fully printable
exercise and worksheets that is ONLY available in the Bookworks Millennium
Edition of McGuffey's Eclectic Readers.
PLUS music, sound and voice designed to help the student learn better and
faster, and hold their interest.
PLUS special educational fonts forFREE.
PLUS Adobe Acrobat Reader forFREE.
PLUS Quicktime Player forFREE.
All seven volumes of McGuffey's Eclectic Readers - 610 lessons - 3252 pages -
music, sound and voice with the click of a mouse - a complete course of study
from pre-school through high school - all on oneMulti-Media CD-ROM - for
only $29.95 and FREE shipping.(Comparewith Hooked on Phonics at $295.00 or
the old fashionedprinted McGuffey Readers at $80 - $100)
The greatest value in educational software ANYWHERE!
Tolearn more about this exciting new edition of the world famous McGuffey's
EclecticReaders, please take the time to visit our website by clicking the
link below and see why over 130 million copies have been used with
confidence by families and schools world wide.
http://www.bookworks-usa.com/
FreeDemonstration CD-ROM
If you are undecided or want to preview our program, Bookworksoffers a
FREE DemonstrationCD-ROM of the Bookworks Millennium Edition of
McGuffey'sEclectic Readers. This demonstration CD-ROM features thefull sound
and printing features of the first five lessons ineach of the seven volumes
in this world famous series. Plus with each CD, you recieve a free copy of
Adobe AcrobatReaders 5.0 and Quicktime Player 5.0. You pay only
$4.00shipping and handling.
To receive your freeMcGuffey Readers Demonstration CD-ROM, send only
$4.00shipping and handling to:
Bookworks
5100 US Highway 287 North
Tennessee Colony, Texas 75861
Dealerand Distributor Inquiries Invited
BookworksMillennium Edition of McGuffey's Eclectic Readers aredistributed by
Christian Bookstores, Teachers Supply Stores,Internet Dealers, and Individual
Dealers Worldwide. Tolearn more about becoming an Authorized Dealer of
thiswonderful product, email us today for a complete dealerpacket. Please
include your postal address.
Email:robertjackson@...
Sue
But wait there's more - along with this you get a set of free steak knives <LOL>
And below is the
advertisement:
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BOOKWORKS
www.bookworks-usa.com
Electronic Book Publishing For The New Millennium
McGuffeyReaders have a new look....
Andnow a voice too !!!!!
TheWorld's Most Complete and Proven Reading andWriting Course for Your Child
McGuffeyReaders
A Complete Learning Course For:
Preschoolers
Homeschoolers
Public schools
Christian school curriculum
Daycare center curriculum
Supplementary learning material for public schoolers
Adults who need to improve their reading/writing skills (it's never too late)
Ad writing skills
When you receive the Bookworks Millennium Edition of McGuffey's Eclectic
Readers, you have confidence that you have purchased the ONLY program in
the world that provides you with:
Every word, lesson and illustration contained in ALL SEVEN VOLUMES of the
original McGuffey Readers.
PLUS a complete and comprehensive writing course with fully printable
exercise and worksheets that is ONLY available in the Bookworks Millennium
Edition of McGuffey's Eclectic Readers.
PLUS music, sound and voice designed to help the student learn better and
faster, and hold their interest.
PLUS special educational fonts forFREE.
PLUS Adobe Acrobat Reader forFREE.
PLUS Quicktime Player forFREE.
All seven volumes of McGuffey's Eclectic Readers - 610 lessons - 3252 pages -
music, sound and voice with the click of a mouse - a complete course of study
from pre-school through high school - all on oneMulti-Media CD-ROM - for
only $29.95 and FREE shipping.(Comparewith Hooked on Phonics at $295.00 or
the old fashionedprinted McGuffey Readers at $80 - $100)
The greatest value in educational software ANYWHERE!
Tolearn more about this exciting new edition of the world famous McGuffey's
EclecticReaders, please take the time to visit our website by clicking the
link below and see why over 130 million copies have been used with
confidence by families and schools world wide.
http://www.bookworks-usa.com/
FreeDemonstration CD-ROM
If you are undecided or want to preview our program, Bookworksoffers a
FREE DemonstrationCD-ROM of the Bookworks Millennium Edition of
McGuffey'sEclectic Readers. This demonstration CD-ROM features thefull sound
and printing features of the first five lessons ineach of the seven volumes
in this world famous series. Plus with each CD, you recieve a free copy of
Adobe AcrobatReaders 5.0 and Quicktime Player 5.0. You pay only
$4.00shipping and handling.
To receive your freeMcGuffey Readers Demonstration CD-ROM, send only
$4.00shipping and handling to:
Bookworks
5100 US Highway 287 North
Tennessee Colony, Texas 75861
Dealerand Distributor Inquiries Invited
BookworksMillennium Edition of McGuffey's Eclectic Readers aredistributed by
Christian Bookstores, Teachers Supply Stores,Internet Dealers, and Individual
Dealers Worldwide. Tolearn more about becoming an Authorized Dealer of
thiswonderful product, email us today for a complete dealerpacket. Please
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www.bookworks-usa.com
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Andnow a voice too !!!!!
TheWorld's Most Complete and Proven Reading andWriting Course for Your Child
McGuffeyReaders
A Complete Learning Course For:
Preschoolers
Homeschoolers
Public schools
Christian school curriculum
Daycare center curriculum
Supplementary learning material for public schoolers
Adults who need to improve their reading/writing skills (it's never too late)
Ad writing skills
When you receive the Bookworks Millennium Edition of McGuffey's Eclectic
Readers, you have confidence that you have purchased the ONLY program in
the world that provides you with:
Every word, lesson and illustration contained in ALL SEVEN VOLUMES of the
original McGuffey Readers.
PLUS a complete and comprehensive writing course with fully printable
exercise and worksheets that is ONLY available in the Bookworks Millennium
Edition of McGuffey's Eclectic Readers.
PLUS music, sound and voice designed to help the student learn better and
faster, and hold their interest.
PLUS special educational fonts forFREE.
PLUS Adobe Acrobat Reader forFREE.
PLUS Quicktime Player forFREE.
All seven volumes of McGuffey's Eclectic Readers - 610 lessons - 3252 pages -
music, sound and voice with the click of a mouse - a complete course of study
from pre-school through high school - all on oneMulti-Media CD-ROM - for
only $29.95 and FREE shipping.(Comparewith Hooked on Phonics at $295.00 or
the old fashionedprinted McGuffey Readers at $80 - $100)
The greatest value in educational software ANYWHERE!
Tolearn more about this exciting new edition of the world famous McGuffey's
EclecticReaders, please take the time to visit our website by clicking the
link below and see why over 130 million copies have been used with
confidence by families and schools world wide.
http://www.bookworks-usa.com/
FreeDemonstration CD-ROM
If you are undecided or want to preview our program, Bookworksoffers a
FREE DemonstrationCD-ROM of the Bookworks Millennium Edition of
McGuffey'sEclectic Readers. This demonstration CD-ROM features thefull sound
and printing features of the first five lessons ineach of the seven volumes
in this world famous series. Plus with each CD, you recieve a free copy of
Adobe AcrobatReaders 5.0 and Quicktime Player 5.0. You pay only
$4.00shipping and handling.
To receive your freeMcGuffey Readers Demonstration CD-ROM, send only
$4.00shipping and handling to:
Bookworks
5100 US Highway 287 North
Tennessee Colony, Texas 75861
Dealerand Distributor Inquiries Invited
BookworksMillennium Edition of McGuffey's Eclectic Readers aredistributed by
Christian Bookstores, Teachers Supply Stores,Internet Dealers, and Individual
Dealers Worldwide. Tolearn more about becoming an Authorized Dealer of
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I looked at the page.
It's the Christian version.
It's the Millenium edition.
So it's not (seems) the real original thing, but a modern Christian version
of the real thing.
And what they show in the samples involves handwriting exercises you print
off and kids trace, and then it has enough practice lines underneath for them
to fill up a whole page.
One good thing is that it's not 180 lessons a year. I hope some parents
don't look at that and think GREAT! They can whip through these two a year
and be done when they're twelve.
Primer - 52 lessons - 427 pages
First Reader - 63 lessons - 434 pages
Second Reader - 71 lessons - 456 pages
Third Reader - 79 lessons - 356 pages
Fourth Reader - 90 lessons - 413 pages
Fifth Reader - 117 lessons - 497 pages
Sixth Reader - 138 lessons - 625 pages
Total - 610 lessons - 7 books - 3252 pages
It's the Christian version.
It's the Millenium edition.
So it's not (seems) the real original thing, but a modern Christian version
of the real thing.
And what they show in the samples involves handwriting exercises you print
off and kids trace, and then it has enough practice lines underneath for them
to fill up a whole page.
One good thing is that it's not 180 lessons a year. I hope some parents
don't look at that and think GREAT! They can whip through these two a year
and be done when they're twelve.
Primer - 52 lessons - 427 pages
First Reader - 63 lessons - 434 pages
Second Reader - 71 lessons - 456 pages
Third Reader - 79 lessons - 356 pages
Fourth Reader - 90 lessons - 413 pages
Fifth Reader - 117 lessons - 497 pages
Sixth Reader - 138 lessons - 625 pages
Total - 610 lessons - 7 books - 3252 pages
moonmeghan
<<<<--- In AlwaysLearning@y..., SandraDodd@a... wrote:
ordering it, as a souvenir of how weird this homeschooling
movement could really get. I guess I could order just the
sample, but maybe I want the whole thing.
on to friends. They are very 19th century. In the same way some
people glorify the early 1900's today, many glorified the early 18th
century then (especially in "the South") and so now electronically
this nostalgia and claw-hold on the past as "right" is being
perpetuated. I'm fascinated.
hated it. I can't even remember what we read from it now, but I
remember that it was awful. Maybe we got a duff one.
Meghan
> CLINGING TO THE PAST ELECTRONICALLY!hundred-year revulsion. But I read more and I'm thinking of
>
> Dear Always Learning friends,
>
> I had a really strong feeling when I got this e-mail. I kind of
ordering it, as a souvenir of how weird this homeschooling
movement could really get. I guess I could order just the
sample, but maybe I want the whole thing.
>got at garage sales or wherever in the 1960's, but I passed them
> I used to have a couple of the original worn, soft readers that I
on to friends. They are very 19th century. In the same way some
people glorify the early 1900's today, many glorified the early 18th
century then (especially in "the South") and so now electronically
this nostalgia and claw-hold on the past as "right" is being
perpetuated. I'm fascinated.
>We were given a reprint of one of these readers and Tamzin
> Maybe I'm just wrong and they ARE great books. >>>>
hated it. I can't even remember what we read from it now, but I
remember that it was awful. Maybe we got a duff one.
Meghan
Fetteroll
on 6/26/02 10:10 AM, SandraDodd@... at SandraDodd@... wrote:
There are some scanned and uploaded editions of the 4th-6th readers (plus
some other early textbooks) done by the University of Pittsburgh's Digital
Research Library project:
http://digital.library.pitt.edu/nietz/index.html
under Browse List of Books Available Online. (The Index page of the McGuffy
reader just looks like text but if you mouse over the chapter titles they
are links to the scanned text.)
There are also the 1st and 4th readers at Project Gutenberg that you can
download
http://promo.net/pg/
(which I'm guessing is the text rather than the actual scanned pages with
pictures.)
There's a few pictures from the books at:
http://odin.indstate.edu/level1.dir/cml/rbsc/floyd/mcguffey.html
Joyce
> So it's not (seems) the real original thing, but a modern Christian versionApparently there have been many editions.
> of the real thing.
There are some scanned and uploaded editions of the 4th-6th readers (plus
some other early textbooks) done by the University of Pittsburgh's Digital
Research Library project:
http://digital.library.pitt.edu/nietz/index.html
under Browse List of Books Available Online. (The Index page of the McGuffy
reader just looks like text but if you mouse over the chapter titles they
are links to the scanned text.)
There are also the 1st and 4th readers at Project Gutenberg that you can
download
http://promo.net/pg/
(which I'm guessing is the text rather than the actual scanned pages with
pictures.)
There's a few pictures from the books at:
http://odin.indstate.edu/level1.dir/cml/rbsc/floyd/mcguffey.html
Joyce