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The universal spelling-book [electronic resource] : or, a new and easy guide to the English language. Containing, I. Tables of Words of one, two, three, four, five, six, and seven Syllables; with natural and easy Lessons in each, adapted to the Capacity of Children, from three Years old and upwards, and yet so, that such as can already read, may receive sensible Instruction thereby: Being diversified with a Variety of Lessons both moral and divine, as also Fables and pleasant Stories, in order to improve the Mind and the Understanding. II. A very easy and approved Guide to English Grammar, by Way of Question and Answer, for the Use of Schools as well as private Persons, and by which they may very soon become acquainted with the Knowledge of the English Tongue, with very little Trouble and Application. III. A Collection of near 5000 of the most useful Words of two, three, and four Syllables, viz. Noun Substantives, Adjectives and Verbs (placed alphabetically under their respective Heads) which are accented and explained so the better Instruction of Youth, and Information of such Persons as would know the Meaning of what they read and write; being a Useful Instructor for the School, Shop, or Compting-House. IV. Many useful Things necessary to help the young Beginner, and inform the more grown up Youth. With a Variety of Alphabetical Copies, and Writing-Pieces, both in Prose and Verse. V. Chronological Tables of the Monarchs and Kings of England and other the most remarkable Occurrences in sicred and prophane History; with some short Remarks upon the seven Stages of Life, which are not only improving to the Mind and Morals, but may be of great Service to prevent Youth from falling a Sacrifice to the common Temptations of Life, and their own unguarded Passions. The fifteenth edition, with improvements and additions. By Daniel Fenning, Late School-Master of Bures, in Suffolk; and Author of the Use of the Globes, Practical Arithmetic, Guide to Algebra, Royal English Dictionary, &c.
by Fenning, Daniel. Material type:  Book; Language:English; Format:
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 Publisher: 1796Online access: Full text online Availability: No items available
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A guide to the English tongue. [electronic resource] : In two parts. The First proper for Beginners, shewing a Natural and Easy Method to pronounce and express both Common Words, and Proper Names; in which particular Care is had to shew the Accent, for preventing Vitious Pronunciations. The Second, for such as are advanc'd to some Ripeness of Judgment, containing Observations on the Sounds of Letters and Diphthongs, Rules for the true Division of Syllables, and the Use of Capitals, Stops, and Marks, wirh large Tables of Abbreviations, and Distinctions of Words, and several Alphabets of Copies for Young Writers. By T. Dyche, Schoolmaster at Stratford-Bow.
by Dyche, Thomas, d. ca. 1733. Edition: The sixteenth edition corrected.Material type: Book; Language:English; Format:
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Publisher: 1731Online access: Full text online Availability: No items available
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The english-School reformed [electronic resource] : containing first, rules, shewing the nature of vowels, consonants, Syllables, Diphthongs, dividing of Syllables, and of Stops and Points. Secondly, a Praxis shewing the Use of the said Rules, in a Dialogue. Thirdly, Words from One, to Six and Seven Syllables, exactly divided. Fourthly, a Collection of Words that agree in Sound, but differ in Sense and Spelling. Fifthly, Another Collection of Words that are writ one way and sounded another. Sixthly, English words contracted, Figures and Numeral Letters, &c. And, Lastly, an accidence adapted to our English tongue. The fifth edition corrected and amended. By R. Brown, Master of a Boarding-School in Greek-Street, in St. Ann's Westminster.
by Browne, Richard, 17th/18th cent. Material type: Book; Language:English; Format:
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Publisher: 1715Online access: Full text online Availability: No items available
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England's perfect school-master. [electronic resource] : Or, directions for exact spelling, reading, and writing. Shewing how to spell or read any chapter in the Bible by four and twenty words only. With Examples of most words, from one to six Syllables, both in whole Words, and also divided: With Rules how to spell them. Also how to spell all such words which are alike in sound, yet differ in their Sense and Spelling. Together with the true meaning and use of all Stops and Points to be observed by all that would Read and Write well. With a Table of Orthography, shewing how to write true English. With several Copies of the most usual Hands Engraven in Copper. As also, Variety of Pieces, both of English and Latin Verse, on the most remarkable Passages mentioned in Scripture; very useful for Writing-Schools. Lastly, Directions for Writing of Letters, Acquittances, Bills of Exchange, Bills of Parcels, Bills of Debt, Bonds, &c. How to state Accompts aright, &c. The ninth edition, much enlarged. By Nathaniel Strong, School-Master in London: At the Hand and Pen on Great-Tower-Hill, in Red-Cow-Alley.
by Strong, Nathaniel. Material type: Book; Language:English; Format:
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Publisher: 1706Online access: Full text online Availability: No items available
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An english spelling book, [electronic resource] : for the use of schools. In three parts. Part I. Treating of Letters, Syllables, and Monosyllables. Part II. Treating of Dissyllables and Polysyllables. Part III. Containing Observations or Pronunciation and Orthography, by Way of Question and Answer. With a preface, concerning the method of teaching to read and spell English, particularly adapted to this Book. By Arthur Masson, M. A. Teacher of Languages in Edinburgh.
by Masson, Arthur, teacher of languages. Edition: The third edition, improved.Material type: Book; Language:English; Format:
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Publisher: M,DCC,LXI. [1761]Online access: Full text online Availability: No items available
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The english school reformed [electronic resource] : or, an introduction to spelling and reading English. Wherein Words of several Syllables are so divided, that the Sound of each Syllable, when joined together, shall not only lead the Scholar into the true Pronunciation of every Word, but also greatly facilitate the Labour of the Teacher. Containing I. Monosyllables and Dissyllables. II. Words from two to five and six Syllables exactly divided and accented. III. A large Collection of Words that agree in Sound, but differ in Sense and Spelling. IV. Another Collection of Words made different in Sound and Signification by the Addition of e Final. V. A Table of Words which are accented on the first Syllable when they signify the Name of a Thing; but on the last Syllable when they signify an Action. The first a Noun, the second a Verb VI. Another Table of Words, written very different from their Pronunciation. Vii. A copious Table of proper Names of Persons and Places, collected from the Old and New Testament, &c. each word accented and divided, so that the Scholar cannot fail of giving it its true Pronunciation. Viii. Directions concerning the Vowels, Consonants, Diphthongs, and Triphthongs: Dividing of Syllables, Marks and Stops, Contraction of Words, Figures and Numeral Letters, &c. With every Thing that relates to Propriety in Reading. The Whole interspersed with a great Number of proper Lessons moral and divine, with Rules for good Behaviour. To which is added, a variety of divine songs and select fables. By Archibald Douglas Schoolmaster in Stirling.
by Douglas, Archibald, Schoolmaster. Material type: Book; Language:English; Format:
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Publisher: 1770Online access: Full text online Availability: No items available
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English grammar epitomised [electronic resource] : or, a short, plain, easy compendium of English grammar, for the use of youth at schools, As well as all those Adult Persons, Who have hitherto Neglected the most Useful of all Studies, That of their Mother-Tongue. Wherein the Definitions are short, the Examples intelligible, the Rules of Syntax are exemplified with Examples under each Rule; Punctuation, or the Use of Stops, with other Marks used in Grammar, are illustrated by Examples; Rules for properly placing of Capital Letters in writing; Rules for Reading with Propriety; a Sentence construed according to the Elements of the English Language; with some Hints and Observations respecting the teaching of Youth to read, with Ease, Profit, and Improvement;-Addressed to the Teachers of Youth. By William Chown, Schoolmaster, At Moulton, near Northampton.
by Chown, William. Material type: Book; Language:English; Format:
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Publisher: [1788]Online access: Full text online Availability: No items available
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The new art of spelling. [electronic resource] : Design'd chiefly for persons of maturity, teaching them how to spell and write words by the sound thereof, and to sound and read words by the sight thereof, Rightly, Neatly, and Fashionably. I. It will Instruct any Person, that can Read and Write, to Spell and Write most Languages, that he can Speak, and uses to Read, in a few Hours, by a General Rule, contain'd in Two or Three Lines, and the Use of a Spelling Alphabet, which may be writ on the Twelfth Part of a Sheet of Paper, to carry about them. II. Short and Easie Directions, whereby any One may be Taught to Spell tolerably well in a few Days, and in a many a Year's time be perfected in the Art of True Spelling. III. A Child, or any Person, who can't Read or Write, may, by the help of this Book, learn to Spell and Write perfectly in a small Time. IV. Rules for Foreigners, by which they may Sweeten their Language; and Directions how to Invent an Universal One. Applied to the English Tongue. By J. Jones, M.D.
by Jones, John, 1645-1709. Material type: Book; Language:English; Format:
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Publisher: Printed in the Year 1704Online access: Full text online Availability: No items available
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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: Book; Language:English; Format:
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Publisher: M,DCC,XCI. [1791]Online access: Full text online Availability: No items available
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