Fourth Reader: The Alexandra Readers by McIntyre, Dearness, and Saul
"Fourth Reader: The Alexandra Readers" by McIntyre, Dearness, and Saul is a collection of educational texts and literature written in the early 20th century. Designed for use in the schools of Alberta and Saskatchewan, this volume is likely aimed at young readers and offers a variety of poems, stories, and historical accounts that promote literacy and appreciation of literature. The collection includes works from notable authors, featuring themes of patriotism, morality, andthe beauty of nature. At the start of the collection, the reader is introduced to a selection of poems such as the "Dominion Hymn," which expresses national pride and unity, and "The Moonlight Sonata," a narrative that centers around the composer Beethoven as he encounters a blind girl and plays for her, leading to the creation of his famous sonata. The opening portion includes a mix of lyrical poetry, historical narratives, and folk tales, each carefully curated to enhance the educational experience. The diverse content aims to engage young readers' imaginations while instilling values of courage, compassion, and a love for artistry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | McIntyre, W. A. (William Albert), 1866- |
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| Author | Dearness, John, 1852- |
| Author | Saul, John C. (John Cameron), 1869-1939 |
| Title | Fourth Reader: The Alexandra Readers |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Edwards, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PE: Language and Literatures: English |
| Subject | Readers |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 51975 |
| Release Date | May 2, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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