Originally published in 1937. This book is ¿an account of the special training necessary for the young boy or girl in letter-making and simple reading¿. The book uses ¿Basic English¿, the 850 words of which are included specifically for reference, as a suggested starting point for the teaching of reading and writing, and presents a system for teachers to teach letters by pictures. The order of the letters in the main section of the book is from simplest form to most difficult with a later section showing them in alphabetical order. This is a superb insight into educational history and a fascinating early explanation of a now common method.