The North American Arithmetic. Part First for Young Readers

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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.

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Item typeTextbook/Schoolbook
AuthorEmerson, Frederick
PublisherJenks and Palmer
Date1841
PlaceBoston, Massachusetts
TopicEducation, Literacy
EraNational Expansion and Reform, 1816–1860
MaterialPaper
Process/FormatPrinting
Dimension detailsProcess Material: printed paper, ink Height: 6.00 in Width: 4.50 in
Catalog #G-arith 1225
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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 10, 2024.

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