The British and Foreign School Society was established in the early 19th century to provide education for poor children in Britain and abroad. This manual, written by the society's instructors, provides a detailed guide to their system of teaching basic literacy and numeracy skills. The manual emphasizes the importance of practical instruction, such as teaching children to read using everyday objects, and provides lesson plans and exercises for teachers to use in the classroom.

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