This collection of educational reading books was originally published in 1871 and is designed to teach basic concepts of science, math, and literature to young boys. With its engaging narratives and carefully selected content, the books provide an excellent introduction to the subjects they cover and serve as a model for modern educational materials. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of education. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.