Category: Books – Textbooks

Farny illustrated various text books, including the McGuffey Eclectic Readers, the T W Harvey Readers, geography books, and history books.

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1880: McGuffey’s Sixth Eclectic Reader

In 1875, Farny began supplying images for the McGuffey’s readers. The McGuffey readers were well known by then, having been… read more 1880: McGuffey’s Sixth Eclectic Reader

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1879: McGuffey’s Fifth Eclectic Reader

In 1875, Farny began supplying images for the McGuffey’s readers. The McGuffey readers were well known by then, having been… read more 1879: McGuffey’s Fifth Eclectic Reader

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1879: McGuffey’s Fourth Eclectic Reader

In 1875, Farny began supplying images for the McGuffey’s readers. The McGuffey readers were well known by then, having been… read more 1879: McGuffey’s Fourth Eclectic Reader

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1879: McGuffey’s Third Eclectic Reader

In 1875, Farny began supplying images for the McGuffey’s readers. The McGuffey readers were well known by then, having been… read more 1879: McGuffey’s Third Eclectic Reader

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1879: McGuffey’s Second Eclectic Reader

In 1875, Farny began supplying images for the McGuffey’s readers. The McGuffey readers were well known by then, having been… read more 1879: McGuffey’s Second Eclectic Reader

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1879: McGuffey’s First Eclectic Reader

In 1875, Farny began supplying images for the McGuffey’s readers. The McGuffey readers were well known by then, having been… read more 1879: McGuffey’s First Eclectic Reader

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1875-02: “Illustrations for Harvey Readers

In late February, 1875, Farny traveled east to NY and Philadelphia. While traveling, The Buffalo Commercial reported that Farny, Thomas… read more 1875-02: “Illustrations for Harvey Readers

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1874: “Dramas and Dramatic Scenes” Textbook

In 1874 Dr. William Henry Venable and Henry Farny teamed up to create a new textbook, Dramas and Dramatic Scenes,… read more 1874: “Dramas and Dramatic Scenes” Textbook

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1881: “A School Geography, Ohio Edition #3” Sketches

These illustrations were photographed from the 1881 (3rd) edition of A School Geography, Ohio Edition, which was part of The… read more 1881: “A School Geography, Ohio Edition #3” Sketches

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1874: “The Amateur Actor” Sketches

In 1874, Henry Farny and Dr. William Venable worked together again, producing The Amateur Actor textbook. Farny created at least… read more 1874: “The Amateur Actor” Sketches