[1885 Philology]

Our Alma Mater

Every Day Words

Edited by J. H. Vincent, D. D.

Lessons by Prof. W. D. McClintock

Published: Plainfield, N. J., The Chautauqua Press

1885

From the Preface: “The science of philology opened to man a new world, and enabled him to read the records of times gone by with accuracy and ease. It was the pioneering science in proving for us the Scripture-teaching as to the essential unity of the human race. … Etymological study increases our susceptibility to pleasure. Every word has a history, most words have interesting histories. …”, etc., etc.

A interesting series of 10 Lessons by Prof. W. D. McClintock examining 68 words related to the scriptures.

“Chautauqua was an adult education and social movement in the United States, highly popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Chautauqua assemblies expanded and spread throughout rural America until the mid-1920s. The Chautauqua brought entertainment and culture for the whole community, with speakers, teachers, musicians, showmen, preachers, and specialists of the day. Former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt was quoted as saying that Chautauqua is "the most American thing in America”. …” (see Wiki)

A rare copy of this Chautauqua Press pamphlet, no copies for sale at on line bookseller sites and a WorldCat site shows no copies in institutional holdings, this will be an interesting addition to your reference archive..

The pamphlet  measures 5 x 7 ½ inches, stapled binding, 42 pages, some pages still unopened, illustrated printed wrappers, light edge wear and faint creases to covers otherwise in very good fine condition, odor free.

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