William Holmes McGuffey And His Readers, written by Harvey C. Minnich, is a comprehensive biography of the American educator and author William Holmes McGuffey. The book covers McGuffey's life, from his childhood in Pennsylvania to his career as a professor and author in Ohio. McGuffey is best known for his series of readers, which were widely used in American schools during the 19th century. The book explores the development of the readers, their impact on education in America, and McGuffey's philosophy of education. The biography also delves into McGuffey's personal life, including his marriage, family, and religious beliefs. Through extensive research and analysis, Minnich provides a detailed portrait of this influential figure in American education.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.