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"Heath's Modern Language Series: The Spanish American Reader" by Ernesto Nelson is a collection of educational texts written in the early 20th century. This work aims to enrich the study of the Spanish language by providing insights into the customs, geography, and commerce of Spanish-speaking countries in the Americas. The book serves as a resource for students and educators, highlighting the cultural and economic connections between the Americas and Spain. The opening of the reader begins with a foreword by the author, discussing the need for better educational materials that adequately portray the realities of Spanish America and cater to students' interests. Nelson emphasizes the importance of understanding the diverse environments, commercial activities, and the societal aspects of Spanish-speaking countries beyond what traditional textbooks offer. This section sets the stage for the subsequent chapters, which explore various topics such as housing, commerce, and social practices

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FORMER PROFESSOR IN THE UNIVERSITY OF LA PLATA AND DIRECTOR GENERAL OF SECONDARY AND NORMAL INSTRUCTION IN THE ARGENTINE REPUBLIC

WITH FULL NOTES AND VOCABULARY

D. C. HEATH AND COMPANY BOSTON NEW YORK CHICAGO

COPYRIGHT, 1916, BY D. C. HEATH & COMPANY

AUTHOR'S FOREWORD

As an educational commissioner from the Argentine Republic to the Panama Pacific International Exposition, I was very much gratified to note the constantly increasing interest on the part of the High Schools and Colleges of this country in the study of the Spanish language. At the same time, realizing from personal investigation that most of those who study Spanish are prompted to do so by the present widespread interest in Spanish America as a legitimate and profitable field for American enterprise, I could not help wondering whether the reading matter used in connection with the study of this language should not be enlarged so as to include some discussion of the subjects directly connected with the work for which these students were preparing themselves.

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