The Fifth Reader of the School and Family Series 1861

The Fifth Reader of the School and Family Series
Marcius Willson
New York: Harper & Brothers
Copyright 1861
539 pages
Illustrated with small engravings

The binding has some breaks but otherwise is in acceptable condition. The pages are tanned, there is a school stamp in front and last few pages and rear cover are water stained, rear end paper is rippled. The page ends are marbled and some of the printing is very small.  The cover is edge worn, the spine is chipped and has losses. Acceptable. Hardcover.

Contents: Part I Elocutionary, Part II Herpetology or the Natural History of Reptiles, Part III Human Physiology and Health, Part IV Botany, Part V Ichthyology or the Natural History of Fishes, Part VI Civil Architecture, Part VII Natural Philosophy, Part VIII Physical Geography, Part IX Chemistry, Part X Geology, Part XI Ancient History prior to the Christian Era (#00001413)