Description
1969 edition. Blue and black cover. Paperback cover has some wear and minor tears on the sides. Pages have some marks and stamps from a library but largely are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-preserved copy of “Reading for the Main Idea: A Program for Self-Instruction” by Alton Lamon Raygor offers a fascinating glimpse into the educational landscape of the late 1960s. Published in 1969, this pioneering work aimed to equip readers with essential reading comprehension skills, a crucial aspect of academic success and lifelong learning. Raygor’s innovative self-instructional approach reflects the growing emphasis on individualized learning during that era, as educators sought to cater to diverse learning styles and paces.
While bearing the gentle patina of its library origins, this copy’s solid binding and largely unmarked pages invite readers to immerse themselves in Raygor’s methodical exercises and strategies for extracting the central themes from various texts. As a historical artifact, it serves as a testament to the evolving pedagogical philosophies of the time, which prioritized active engagement and self-directed study over rote memorization.
For collectors and enthusiasts of educational literature, this volume offers a captivating time capsule, encapsulating the intellectual currents and instructional methodologies that shaped generations of learners. Its well-preserved condition and library provenance add an extra layer of intrigue, inviting speculation about the countless students who might have honed their reading prowess within its pages.
