A Moral Reading Book

A Moral Reading Book by Roper Lethbridge (1840–1919) is a collection of prose and verse selected to instill moral values and character development in students. Designed for classroom use, the book includes stories, essays, and poems that emphasize virtues such as honesty, kindness, duty, and self-discipline. Lethbridge intended the work to support both language learning and ethical education within the British colonial curriculum. The book reflects the Victorian ideal of using literature as a means to shape moral and social conduct.