Early 19th century arithmetic books taught addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, often using problems drawn from everyday life. Many times these arithmetic books taught morality as well. On page 20 of this book the author teaches a lesson in temperance (or abstinence from drinking alcohol) in a subtraction problem.
Emerson, Frederick. The North American Arithmetic. Part First for Young Readers. Jenks and Palmer, 1841. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/g-arith-1225/. Accessed on October 16, 2024.
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