1899 Hoenshel's Language Lessons and Elementary Grammer, Hardcover. Measures 7 1/2" by 5 1/2". American Book Company. 196 pages. Good condition. Shows age and use. Writing on the inside cover.
Add a significant piece of 19th-century educational history to your collection with this 1899 edition of "Hoenshel’s Language Lessons and Elementary Grammar." Published by the American Book Company, this 196-page volume was a standard for late Victorian-era classrooms, focusing on the fundamental principles of English grammar and composition. The book is bound in its original tan cloth, which showcases a highly decorative stamped cover design typical of the period.
Measuring 7 1/2" by 5 1/2", this compact textbook offers a fascinating look at the instructional methods used at the turn of the century. It contains a series of progressive lessons designed to build a strong foundation in language arts through structured exercises and classic examples. This copy remains in good condition with a sound binding, though it shows honest signs of age and use, including previous owner writing on the inside cover that adds to its historical character.
This item is antique, over 125 years old. While it appears to be in good condition, there is the possibility I may have missed a minor detail. In the unlikely event I missed a major flaw I would reach out prior to sending it.