National Drawing Books. Outline of Drawing Lessons for Grammar Grades. [Boston-1898]

Learn to draw from Anson K. Cross, who teaches the basics of line drawing and perspective in a series of lessons for grammar school students. Included is an overview of the subject, a guide to preparing the paper, and examples of finished drawings. The designs within this book follow both realistic and abstract concepts. It has a very good description of the advantages of drawing. The reader will be able to draw a man, woman, and child in different positions. This book is organized by grade level and then alphabetically, with each lesson being followed by a list of vocabulary words, tips on how to keep your drawings neat and clean, and illustrated examples.