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"Journey through Time: The Evolution of the School Book" Step back in time with us as we explore the fascinating history of school books

Background imageSchool Book Collection: New England Primer page

New England Primer page
Lesson page in the New England Primer, edition of about 1811. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

Background imageSchool Book Collection: Introduction to Orbis Sensualium Pictus by Comenius (woodcut)

Introduction to Orbis Sensualium Pictus by Comenius (woodcut)
XJF384000 Introduction to Orbis Sensualium Pictus by Comenius (woodcut) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: first textbook for children published in 1658)

Background imageSchool Book Collection: Two pages from Orbis Sensualium Pictus by Comenius, 1659 (woodcut)

Two pages from Orbis Sensualium Pictus by Comenius, 1659 (woodcut)
XJF384002 Two pages from Orbis Sensualium Pictus by Comenius, 1659 (woodcut) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSchool Book Collection: Two pages from Orbis Sensualium Pictus by Comenius, 1659 (woodcut)

Two pages from Orbis Sensualium Pictus by Comenius, 1659 (woodcut)
XJF384001 Two pages from Orbis Sensualium Pictus by Comenius, 1659 (woodcut) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSchool Book Collection: Seal of Louth Grammar School, 1552 (engraving) (sepia photo)

Seal of Louth Grammar School, 1552 (engraving) (sepia photo)
STC347538 Seal of Louth Grammar School, 1552 (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Following the dissolution of the monateries in 1548)

Background imageSchool Book Collection: Schoolbook page, 1870s

Schoolbook page, 1870s
Book illustration of children on their way to school, 1870s. Document containing a woodcut reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageSchool Book Collection: Young girl with school books F007 / 6455

Young girl with school books F007 / 6455
Young girl with school books

Background imageSchool Book Collection: Books F007 / 6468

Books F007 / 6468
Books

Background imageSchool Book Collection: Books F007 / 6464

Books F007 / 6464
Books

Background imageSchool Book Collection: Books F007 / 6467

Books F007 / 6467
Books

Background imageSchool Book Collection: Girl using tablet computer F007 / 6518

Girl using tablet computer F007 / 6518
Girl using tablet computer

Background imageSchool Book Collection: Girl using tablet computer F007 / 6517

Girl using tablet computer F007 / 6517
Girl using tablet computer

Background imageSchool Book Collection: Arithmentic lesson of young Abe Lincoln

Arithmentic lesson of young Abe Lincoln
Page from Abraham Lincolns exercise book when he was age 17. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

Background imageSchool Book Collection: C19 French Schoolbook

C19 French Schoolbook
Two pages from a French schoolbook, with a scene from an ecole maternelle (= dame school) and images of trades


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"Journey through Time: The Evolution of the School Book" Step back in time with us as we explore the fascinating history of school books. 📚✨ 1️⃣ Let's start our journey with a glimpse into the past - a New England Primer page, where young minds were shaped and molded centuries ago. 2️⃣ Moving forward, we encounter an Introduction to Orbis Sensualium Pictus by Comenius, adorned with intricate woodcut illustrations that brought learning to life. 3️⃣ Immerse yourself further into this educational world as we marvel at two pages from Orbis Sensualium Pictus by Comenius, dating back to 1659. These captivating woodcuts captured knowledge in vivid detail. 4️⃣ Witnessing the passage of time, we stumble upon an engraving showcasing the Seal of Louth Grammar School from 1552. A sepia photo transports us to an era when education was highly valued and cherished. 5️⃣ Fast forward to the 1870s - a schoolbook page reveals how education evolved over time. From simple texts to more comprehensive lessons, it reflects progress in teaching methods. 6️⃣ Amidst these historical treasures, we spot a young girl clutching her beloved school books tightly. Her eager eyes speak volumes about the power of knowledge and its potential for growth. 7️⃣ Books have always been companions on our quest for wisdom. Their presence is felt through stacks upon stacks – their spines standing tall like sentinels guarding endless possibilities within their pages. 8️⃣ In today's digital age, technology intertwines seamlessly with education. A girl engrossed in her tablet computer reminds us that while times change, learning remains constant – adapting and evolving alongside new tools. Join us on this captivating journey through time as we celebrate the enduring legacy of the school book.