Horace Elisha Scudder

Horace Elisha Scudder
Horace Elisha Scudder (1838–1902) was an American editor, essayist, and author, best known for his work in children's literature. He served as the editor of the "Atlantic Monthly" from 1890 to 1898, contributing significantly to its development. Scudder wrote many books for young readers, including "The Bodley Books" series, which combined history, geography, and storytelling to engage children. He is also remembered for his biography of James Russell Lowell and his editorial role in the "American Commonwealths" series, which focused on U.S. state histories.

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Wish the First.—Under the Sea. ITTLE Effie Gilder's porridge did taste good! and so it ought; for beside that Mother Gilder made it, and Mother Gilder's porridge was always just right, Effie was eating it on her seat upon the sea-shore in front of her father's house. The sun was just going down and the tide was rising, so that the little waves came tumbling up on the beach, as if they... more...

VERSE AND PROSE FOR BEGINNERS IN READING. ALPHABET. A was an apple-pie;B bit it;C cut it;D dealt it;E ate it;F fought for it;G got it;H had it;J joined it;K kept it;L longed for it:M mourned for it;N nodded at it;O opened it;P peeped into it;Q quartered it;R ran for it;S stole it;T took it;V viewed it;W wanted it;X, Y, Z, and amperse-and,All wished for a piece in hand. A DEWDROP. Little drop of... more...