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The rational spelling-book [electronic resource] : or, an easy method of initiating youth into the rudiments of the English tongue; In a Monner more commodious than any, and more comprehensive than all the Spelling-Books that ever were published, Designed for a Standard of the Language. And contrived by a proper Gradation of Instructions disposed in a picturesque Manner, for the easy and expeditious attaining to a rational Knowledge of it. Containing, I. Orthography in general. II. A complete, concise, and easy English Grammar. III. The Rudiments of English Grammar rendered easy, familiar and pleasant, being concisely delivered, for the Help of Memory, in familiar and entertaining Verse. IV. Proper Exercises and Lessons, in Prose and Verse, Fables, Emblems, Prayers Graces, Sentences, several delightful Hymns, for the Amusement of Children, adorned, with Cuts, &c. &c. V. An accurate Spelling Dictionary and complete English Expositor, containing much large Collection of Words than are to be found in any Book of this Kind extant, and the wing how the same are to be written correctly, and pronounced properly with the various Meanings or Significations of each Word. Embellished with cuts. The whole constructed on a plan entirely New, by John Clarke, of Grantham, in Lincolnshire; the fourteenth edition. And published from a manuscript copy revised by the late Joh Entick, A.M.

by Clarke, John, of Grantham.

Material type: TextBook; Language:English; Format: print available online remote Publisher: M,DCC,XCI. [1791]Online access: Full text online Availability: No items available

A new guide to the English tongue, [electronic resource] : in five parts. Containing, I. Words both common and proper from one to six Syllables: The several Sorts of Monosyllables in the common Words being distinguished by Tables, into Words of two, three, and four Letters, &c. with six short Lessons at the End of each Table, not exceeding the order of Syllables in the foregoing Tables. The several Sorts of Pollysyllables also being ranged in proper Tables, have their Syllables divided, and Directions placed at the Head of each Table for the Accent, to prevent false Pronunciation; together with the like Number of Lessons on the foregoing Tables, placed at the End of each Table, as far as to Words of four Syllables, for the easier and more speedy Way of teaching Children to read. II. A large and useful Table of Words, that are the same in Sound, but different Signification; very necessary to prevent the writing one Word for another of the same Sound. III. A short, but comprehensive Grammar of the English Tongue, delivered in the most familiar and instructive Method of Question and Answer; necessary for all such Persons as have the Advantage only of an English Education. IV. An useful Collection of Sentences in Prose and Verse; Divine, Moral and Historical; together with a select Number of Fables, adorned with proper Sculptures, for the better Improvement of Young Beginners. And, V. Forms of prayer for children, on several Occasions. The Whole being recommended by several Clergymen and eminent Schoolmasters, as the most useful Performance for the Instruction of Youth, is designed for the use of schools in Great Britain, Ireland, and in the several English Colonies and Plantations abroad. The thirty-seventh edition. By Thomas Dilworth, Author of the Schoolmaster's Assistant; Young Book-Keeper's Assistant, &c. &c. and Schoolmaster in Wapping.

by Dilworth, Thomas, d. 1780.

Material type: TextBook; Language:English; Format: print available online remote Publisher: M.DCC.LXXXIII. [1783]Online access: Full text online Availability: No items available

A spelling-Dictionary of the English language, [electronic resource] : on a new plan. For the Use of Young Gentlemen, Ladies, and Foreigners. Being an introductory part of The Circle of the Sciences. Published by the King's Authority.

by Newbery, John, 1713-1767.

Edition: The fifth edition. To which is prefix'd a compendious English grammar; ..Material type: TextBook; Language:English; Format: print available online remote Publisher: [1755]Online access: Full text online Availability: No items available

The new London spelling-book. [electronic resource] : Or the young gentleman's and lady's guide to the English tongue. ... The eleventh edition, corrected and improved. By Charles Vyse, ...

by Vyse, Charles, fl. 1770-1815.

Material type: TextBook; Language:English; Format: print available online remote Publisher: 1793Online access: Full text online Availability: No items available

The new London spelling book. [electronic resource] : Or the young gentleman's and lady's guide to the English tongue. In five parts. I. For Beginners, shewing a natural and easy Method to pronounce and express both common Words and proper Names, gradually ascending from One to Six Syllables, properly distinguished by Tables. Together with easy Lessons, placed at the End of each Table, for the more speedy way of teaching Children to read. Also is added, a few Lessons on various Subjects in Verse; with Rules and Maxims of moral Conduct, &c. and may be spoke extempore on breaking-up. II. A Table of Words, that are the same or nearly alike in Sound but different in Signification and in Spelling; in which the Scholar should be made perfect, to spell without Book, to prevent the writing one Word for another. III. Directions for an agreeable Behaviour and polite Address; with a Table of Words, properly accented for Exercise in Spelling. IV. Lessons on various Subjects, in Prose and Verse. V. A plain and compendious Grammar, with Rules for spelling and dividing Words into Syllables; the Use of Stops, Marks, and Capitals; Rules for reading with Elegance and Propriety; Tables of Abbreviations, the Multiplication and Pence Tables; to which is added, the Church Catechism. In the whole of which great Care has been taken to collect what might teach Youth their Duty and Behaviour towards God and Man, and is recommended by several eminent Schoolmasters as the most useful Performance for the Instruction of Youth extant, as it will enable the Teacher to instruct his Scholars to read with Propriety, without the Assistance of any other Book. The tenth edition, corrected and improved. By Charles Vyse, Author of the Tutor's Guide; the Key to the Tutor's Guide; a New Geographical Grammar, for the Use of Schools; the Ladies Accomptant, &c.

by Vyse, Charles, fl. 1770-1815.

Material type: TextBook; Language:English; Format: print available online remote Publisher: MDCCXCI. [1791]Online access: Full text online Availability: No items available

The english instructor [electronic resource] : or, the art of spelling improved. Being a more Plain, Easy, and Regular Method of Teaching Young Children, than any extant. In two parts. The First, - Containing Monosyllables, expressing the most natural and easy Things to the Apprehensions of Children; with Common Words, and Scripture Proper Names, alphabetically ranged, with their proper Accent, and divided according to the Rules of Orthography. The Second, - Being an Instruction more particularly designed for Children of an higher Class, such as have not only made some Advances in their Reading, but are capable of understanding and applying the Rules there given; and contains Observations on the Sound of Letters, with the Use of true Pointing, and other Things necessary for an English Scholar. To which is added, A Method of Instruction, Out of the Sacred Writings and the Catechism of our Church. The Whole being intermixed with Variety of Exercises in Prose and Verse, adapted to the Capacities of Children, and designed as well to instruct them in the Duties of Religion, as to render the initiatory Part of Education easy, profitable, and delightful. The twenty-third edition, with great improvements, including the supplement, being precepts for children, in initation of Lily's Qui mihi. For the use of schools. By Henry Dixon, School-Master, in Bath.

by Dixon, Henry.

Material type: TextBook; Language:English; Format: print available online remote Publisher: 1760Online access: Full text online Availability: No items available

Spelling-Book for children, [electronic resource] : With a Short catechism.

Material type: TextBook; Language:English; Format: print available online remote Publisher: Printed in the Year 1707. [1707]Online access: Full text online Availability: No items available

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