The Progressive Second Reader: For Our Public And Private Schools (1867) by Salem Town is an educational book designed to help children develop their reading skills. It is intended for use in both public and private schools and is part of a series of progressive readers. The book contains a variety of stories, poems, and other reading materials that are designed to be engaging and interesting for children at this level. The stories cover a range of topics, including history, science, and literature, and are presented in a way that is accessible to young readers. The book also includes exercises and questions to help children improve their comprehension and critical thinking skills. Overall, The Progressive Second Reader is a valuable resource for teachers and parents looking to help children develop their reading abilities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.