The English reader, or, Pieces in prose and verse selected from the best writers. Designed to assist young persons to read with propriety and effect, to improve their language and sentiments, and to inculcate some of the most important principles of piet This book, "The English reader. Or, Pieces in prose and verse selected from the best writers", by Lindley Murray, is a replication of a book originally published before 1842. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible. This book was created using print-on-demand technology. Thank you for supporting classic literature.