Pinnock's improved edition of Dr. Goldsmith's History of England
Oliver Goldsmith • 1841 • Charles Desilver
- Author
- Oliver Goldsmith
- First published
- 1841
- Publisher
- Charles Desilver
- Genres
- History
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Originally written by Oliver Goldsmith in 1771, this history was intended as a concise and accessible narrative for students rather than an exhaustive academic study. By the 19th century, William Pinnock had adapted the work into his 'improved edition,' which incorporated questions for examination at the end of each section, making it a staple of educational curricula in both Great Britain and the United States for several decades.
The 1841 edition published by Charles Desilver in Philadelphia reflects the widespread circulation of standardized English schoolbooks in 19th-century America. The design typically featured sturdy, utilitarian bindings meant to withstand frequent classroom use, prioritizing readability and systematic learning through the inclusion of chronological tables and supplementary notes designed to aid the memorization of key historical events.
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