Eldridge’s Business Speller

This American Book Company publication represents an important artifact of American business education and the standardization of commercial literacy in the early 20th century. Printed in 1913, Edward H. Eldridge's spelling guide reflects the era's emphasis on proper written communication as essential to professional success and social mobility, when accurate spelling and proper English usage were considered fundamental markers of education and respectability in business contexts.

American Book Company's publication of this work represents the company's significant role in standardizing American educational materials during a period of rapid expansion in public education and commercial training. The company's business education texts helped establish uniform standards for commercial literacy across the country, contributing to the development of a skilled workforce capable of supporting America's growing economy during the early industrial period.