Olney, J. 1798-1872. (1854). The national preceptor: or, Selections in prose and poetry: consisting of narrative, descriptive, argumentative, didactic, pathetic, and humorous pieces; together with dialogues, addresses, orations, speeches. &c. Calculated to improve the scholar in reading and speaking; and to impress the minds of youth with sentiments of piety and virtue. Designed for the use of schools and academies. Thirty sixth edition. New York: Pratt, Woodford, Farmer, and Brace.
MLA CitationOlney, J. 1798-1872. The National Preceptor: Or, Selections In Prose And Poetry: Consisting of Narrative, Descriptive, Argumentative, Didactic, Pathetic, And Humorous Pieces; Together With Dialogues, Addresses, Orations, Speeches. &c. Calculated to Improve the Scholar In Reading And Speaking; And to Impress the Minds of Youth With Sentiments of Piety And Virtue. Designed for the Use of Schools And Academies. Thirty sixth edition. New York: Pratt, Woodford, Farmer, and Brace, 1854.
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