McGuffey's Sixth Eclectic ReaderSince 1836, children have been delighted by these volumes filled with exotic adventures, exciting stories, beautiful poems, and funny fables. The Sixth Eclectic Reader includes selections from Patrick Henry, Sir Walter Scott, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and William Shakespeare. |
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Page 139
... took to their heels , and spread themselves about , shout- ing and laughing as they went . " " Tis natural , thank Heaven ! " said the poor schoolmaster , looking after them " I am very glad they did n't mind me . " Toward night , the ...
... took to their heels , and spread themselves about , shout- ing and laughing as they went . " " Tis natural , thank Heaven ! " said the poor schoolmaster , looking after them " I am very glad they did n't mind me . " Toward night , the ...
Page 259
... took his place as one of the most prominent men of that body . In 1816 he removed to Boston ; and in 1827 he was elected to the United States Senate , where he continued for twelve years . In 1841 he was made Secretary of State , and ...
... took his place as one of the most prominent men of that body . In 1816 he removed to Boston ; and in 1827 he was elected to the United States Senate , where he continued for twelve years . In 1841 he was made Secretary of State , and ...
Page 361
... Took down this house at Wagon Creek , " he continued , “ just one week ago ; took it down one morning while the people were eating breakfast ; took it down over their heads ; putting it up again over their heads now . " This was ...
... Took down this house at Wagon Creek , " he continued , “ just one week ago ; took it down one morning while the people were eating breakfast ; took it down over their heads ; putting it up again over their heads now . " This was ...
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