This volume is number one of two that are a textbook for adult beginners in community schools. While teaching pupils to read, write, and figure, the books also teach rules of health, diet, work, play, thrift, and community cooperation and impress upon students those ethical concepts necessary to the proper development of good citizenship. Originally published in 1927.<br/><br/>A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.