Excerpt from List of Library Books Recommended by the State Board of Education of the State of California, 1888 Fourth - To prescribe and enforce the use of a uniform series of text-books, and a course of study in the public schools, and to adopt a list of books for district school libraries. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The Young Folks' Library, Vol. 5: For School and Home This series of Geographical Readers now offered to the public under the title of The World and its People, is intended to remedy this evil. These books are designed either to take the place of formal instruction in geography in the lower classes, or to serve as supplementary reading matter in connection with such instruction. They are simple in language, and being in narrative form are well suited for use as Geographical Readers in school; While the matter and style are believed to be sufficiently attractive to make them interesting as home reading. In either case they will serve to diminish the necessity for formal geographical teaching. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The Clipper, 1937 Sent by the State Department of Education to unify the relationships between the original Normal School and the City and community of Salem Dr. Pitman has long since accomplished that objective. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Bird and Arbor Day for 1911 in the Schools of California Since our Arbor Day is also the birthday of a famous California gardener, it is peculiarly appropriate that we should begin with a greet ing from him to the people who meet to celebrate the day. It was specially written for this purpose. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Polly's Lion: California Story for Children Dear children: When I was your age and Opened a new story book, I did so much wish that the writer would first tell me if the heroine was a real person, her name, where she lived, and just enough about the story so that I could understand the beginning. I can assure you that Polly is a real child, is pretty, lovable, and intelligent for her years. She is a native daughter of the Golden State (california). She came to us one bright morning in April, when the plains of the San Joaquin Valley were covered with beautiful wild flowers, and the meadow larks and orioles sang for joy all day long. You may be sure that she received a glad welcome when she arrived, and a downy little bed, almost hid in white lace, was ready for her. When she was six weeks old, a clergyman came down from San Francisco to baptize her, and she was named Mary Lorrain, but her mamma one day, just in fun, called her Polly, and she is still called by this pet name. She is fond of it herself, and when I say Mary, she will answer, Auntie, please call me Polly; I think it so very pretty. Her household is composed of her dear self, father, mother, and brother Rob bie J., younger than herself, and her Auntie Lorrain, who is her god mother. Her home is called Sweetbrier, from this delicious rose climbing over the building. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The Sunshine Primer The first part relates to the family life. Carl, Ruth, and Beth are the children. Beginning with page 69 the thought changes and little friends and playmates out side the home life are introduced. The vocabulary presents in a visible form carefully selected words familiar to the ear. The number of words is limited and increases slowly, because perfect familiar ity with a few words is thought preferable to an uncertain grasp of a larger number. The book is from beginning to end a primer, in which the child encounters no discouraging difficulties. Another aim has been to subordinate the word list to the thought of the lessons. The subject matter is made interesting and is attractively illustrated, in order that a desire to read and a love for reading may be cultivated. The home, real child life, and the relation of this life to nature furnish the basis of the lessons. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Their First Formal Call Boy in an unnaturally clean, country-laundered collar walked down a long, white road. He scuffed the dust up wantonly, for he wished to veil the all-too-brilliant polish Of his cowhide Shoes. Also the memory Of the whiteness and Slipperiness Of his collar oppressed him. He was fain to look like one accustomed to social di versions, a man hurried from hall to hall Of pleasure, Without time between to Change collar or polish boot. He stooped and rubbed a crumb Of earth on his over-fresh neck linen. This did not long sustain his drooping spirit. He was mentally adrift upon the Hints and Helps to Young Men in. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.