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Exercises, instructive and entertaining, in false English; written with a view to perfect youth in their mother tongue, as well as To Enlarge their Ideas in General, and Give them a Relish for what is Ornamental, Useful, and Good.
Date: MDCCXCIV. [1794]- Books
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The english spelling-book and expositor: being a new method of teaching children and adult persons to read, write, and understand the English tongue in less Time, and with much greater Ease than has hitherto been taught. Containing an Alphabetical Collection of the most useful, proper, and elegant Words, divided into Syllables, and accented, together with a short and easy Explication of each Word thereunto annexed. To which are prefix'd, A New Table of Monosyllables, the Use of Capitals, Stops, and Marks in Writing, a large Number of Abbreviations and Distinctions of Words, and many other Orthographical Rules and Observations, very useful and necessary for Schools and Families. By Henry Boad, School-Master at Colchester.
Boad, Henry.Date: MDCCXXXIV. [1734]- Books
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Orthographical exercises: in a series of moral letters. To which is added, a selection of essays, &c. from the best English writers. By James Alderson, Master of the English Academy, Ashford, Kent.
Alderson, James, active 1793-1798.Date: 1793- Books
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An introduction to spelling and reading: containing lessons for children, historical and practical; adorned with sculptures. Together with the chief rules for spelling, and dividing words into syllables. Designed To teach them to read well and distinctly in a shorter Time than is usual. To which is added; prayers, collects, &c. By the Rev. Francis Fox, M. A. rector of Reading in Berks.
Fox, Francis, 1675-1738.Date: 1794- Books
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The scholar's spelling assistant: wherein the words, &c. are arranged on an improved plan; calculated to familiarise the art of spelling and pronunciation, remove Difficulties, and facilitate Improvement. For the Use of Schools and Private Tuition. By Thomas Carpenter, Master of the Academy, Barking, Essex.
Carpenter, Thomas, Master of the Academy, Barking, Essex.Date: 1796- Books
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The compleat tutor. Being the second part to the Child's compleat tutor. Consisting, I. Of Words of Four, Five, Six, and Seven Syllables. II. Tables of the most usual Scripture names, with their Signification. - Of the usual Proper Names of Men and Women, and their Signification. III. Of Letters in general; of Diphthongs Tripthongs, with the Division of Syllables. IV. A Table of Words, the same, or nearly alike in Sound, but different in Sense and Spelling. V. The Use of Stops and Marks in Writing, and a List of Abbrevations, with their Explanations. VI. Treating on Grammar in general. Vii. Of Figures and Numerals. To which is added, select fables in prose and verse. Intended for the use of schools. By John Jones, Usher in Bromsgrove Free-School.
Jones, John, usher in Bromsgrove Free-School.Date: [1769]- Books
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The universal spelling-book; or, a new and easy guide to the English language. Containing I. Tables of words in one, two, three, and four Syllables; with natural and easy Lessons in each, adapted to the Capacity of Children from three Years old and upwards, and yet so full of Sense, that such as can already read, may receive very material Instruction from them: Comprehending a Variety of Passages both on moral and divine Subjects, as also Fables and pleasant Stories, in order to improve the Mind and the Understanding. II. A very easy and rational Guide to English Grammar, by Way of Question and Answer, for the Use of Schools as well as private Persons, by which any one may very soon become acquainted with 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. Nouns Substantive, Adjectives, and Verbs (placed alphabetically under their respective Heads) which are accented and explained for the better Instruction of Youth, and the information of such Persons as would know the Meaning of what they read and write; being an 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, &c. V. Chronological tables of the succession of the Kings of England, and many of the most memorable Occurrencies in sacred and profane 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 unbridled Passion. The fortieth edition, with additions. By Daniel Fenning, Late Schoolmaster of Bures, in Suffolk, and Author of the Use of the Globes, Practical Arithmetic, Guide to Algebra, Royal English Dictionary, Young Man's Book of Knowledge, and a New Grammar of the English Language.
Fenning, Daniel.Date: [1800?]- Books
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Fisher's grammar improved; or an English grammar in which Fisher's plan is preserved, And the Work made more perfect By various Amendments; In Orthography and Prosody From Sheridan and others; And in Etymology and Syntax Principally from Lowth. By the Rev. J. Wilson, Vicar of Biddulph, Master of the Free Grammar School in Congleton.
Wilson, J., Rev.Date: MDCCXCII. [1792]- Books
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The anatomy of orthography: or, a practical introduction to the art of spelling and reading English, adapted to mean capacities. Composed for the Use of English-Schools, and humbly offered to the Masters of the Charity-Schools. By their loving brother, T.C.
Crumpe, Thomas, active 1712.Date: 1712- Books
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A new and improved spelling dictionary of the English language; teaching To Write as well as to Spell Correctly: Each Word being printed either with a small or a large initial Letter, as it ought in strict Propriety to be written. The part of speech and accent of each Word and Syllable are accurately marked, and a certain Plan laid down for avoiding the improper Use of Capital Initial Letters, which often disgraces a fine Hand-Writing. To which is added, A list of proper names of men and women, A preface, and also a Compendious English Grammar.
Date: 1771- Books
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A minniature ov English orthoggraphy: Deddicated to' dhe Prince and Princes ov Wales, dhe Duke and Dutches ov York: By James Elphinston.
Elphinston, James, 1721-1809.Date: 1795- Books
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An introduction to spelling and reading: containing lessons for children, historical and practical; adorned with sculptures. Together with The Chief Rules for Spelling, and Dividing Words into Syllables. Designed To teach them to read well and distinctly in a snorter Time than is usual. To which is added, Prayers, Collects, &c. By the Rev. Francis Fox, M. A. Rector of Reading in Berks.
Fox, Francis, 1675-1738.Date: [1791]- Books
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The new London spelling book. 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.
Vyse, Charles, active 1770-1815.Date: MDCCXCI. [1791]- Books
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The universal spelling-book: or, a new and easy guide to the English language. ... By Daniel Fenning, ...
Fenning, Daniel.Date: 1756- Books
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A most easy guide to reading and spelling English, for the use of schools. In two parts. Part I. Begins with the first Principles of the Language, and gradually proceeds from Things simple to those which are more difficult and complex. Part II. Contains the general Rules for Dividing Words into Syllables, together with a number of their respective Examples: Also several Classes of undivided Words, and general Rules for finding out the Accent. With a Preface Comprehending the Substance of the Book in a more orderly and particular Manner. By John Sharp, M.A. Teacher of the Free English School of Berwick upon Tweed.
Sharp, John, Teacher of the Free English School of Berwick upon Tweed.Date: 1781- Books
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Reading made easy, and best Guide to Spelling: containing lessons for spelling and reading, on moral and religous subjects, from words of one syllable to those of six or eight syllables: In which are interspersed Passages from the Sacred Scriptures, so as to render it a proper introduction to the reading of the Holy Bible. The Whole adapted to the tender Capacities of Children. Designed for the Use of Schools. By T. Wise, Schoolmaster.
Wise, T., schoolmaster.Date: [1790?]- Books
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The English school reformed: 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 founded another. Sixthly, English words contracted, figures and numeral letters, &c. and, Lastly, an accidence adapted to our English tongue. The eleventh edition corrected and amended. By R. Brown, master of a boarding school in Greek-street, in St. Ann's Westminster.
Browne, Richard, active 17th century-18th century.Date: M,DCC,XLIII. [1743]- Books
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The scholar's spelling assistant: wherein the words, &c. are arranged on an improved plan; calculated to familiarise the art of spelling and pronunciation, remove Difficulties, and facilitate Improvement. For the use of schools and private tuition. By Thomas Carpenter, Master of the Academy, Barking, Essex.
Carpenter, Thomas, Master of the Academy, Barking, Essex.Date: [1798]- Books
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The town and country spelling-book; in four parts. Part I. Contains single words and short sentences, with the syllables in each word divided as they are pronounced. Part II. Contains single words only, with their syllables undivided; and comprehends all the longest and most difficult words in the English Language. Part III. Contains moral and entertaining lessons, with the syllables in each word undivided. Part IV. Contains a plain and comprehensive view of the pronunciation of the best speakers in London; designed more particularly for the use of schools at a distance from London. With an appendix, containing observations on Accent, Emphasis, Pauses, &c. By Cortes Telfair, Curer of Impediments in Speech.
Telfair, Cortes.Date: M.DCC.LXXV. [1775]- Books
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An english spelling book, for the use of schools In three parts. Part I. Treating of Monosyllables. Part II. Treating of Dissyllables and Polysyllables. Part III. Containing Observations on 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. The second edition, with large improvements. By Arthur Masson, M. A. Teacher of Languages in Edinburgh.
Masson, Arthur, teacher of languages.Date: M,DCC,LVII. [1757]- Books
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The english spelling-book and expositor: being a new method of teaching children and adult persons to read, Write, and Understand the English Tongue in less Time, and with much greater Ease, than has hitherto been taught. Containing an Alphabetical Collection of the most useful, proper, and elegant Words, divided into Syllables, and accented; together with a short and easy Explication of each Word, thereunto annexed. To which are prefix'd, A New Table of Monosyllables; the Use of Capitals, Stops, and Marks in Writing; a large Number of Abbreviations and Distinctions of Words; and many other Orthographical Rules and Observations, very useful and necessary for Schools and Families. By Henry Boad, Writing-Master at Colchester.
Boad, Henry.Date: Ddccliv [1754]- Books
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The child's guide, in two parts. The first part for children: containing directions for reading English, with prayers, graces, and instructions, fitted to ... capacities of children. The seco[nd] part for youth; teaching to write, cast accompts, and read more perfectly; with several useful instructions and profitable diversions for young people. More enlarged than any former editions. By T.H. A lover of children.
T. H.Date: 1796- Books
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The universal spelling-book; or, a new and easy guide to the English language. Containing, I. Tables of words in one, two, three, and four Syllables; with natural and easy Lessons in each, adapted to the Capacity of Children from three Years old and upwards, and yet so full of Sense, that such as can already read, may receive very material Instruction: Comprehending a Variety of Passages both on moral and divine Subjects, as also Fables and pleasant Stories, in order to improve the Mind and the Understanding. II. A very easy and rational Guide to English Grammar, by Way of Question and Answer, for the Use of Schools as well as private Persons, by which any one may very soon become acquainted with 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 for 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, &c. V. Chronological tables of the succession of the kings of England, and many of the most memorable Occurrences in sacred and prophane History; with some short Remakrs 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 unbridled Passions. The twenty-second edition, with additions. By Daniel Fenning, Late Schoolmaster of Bures, in Suffolk, and Author of the Use of the Globes, Practical Arithmetic, Guide to Algebra, Royal English Dictionary, Young Man's Book of Knowledge, and a New Grammar of the English Language.
Fenning, Daniel.Date: M,DCC,LXXVI. [1776]- Books
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A new introduction to learning; or, a sure guide to the English pronunciation and orthography : in plain prose for the ease, and familiar verse for the pleasure, as well as profit, of the learner. Containing much more on those Subjects than any other Book, in a Method never before attempted; and by which All who can Read may learn, without a Teacher, to Speak and Write English as Correctly as they that have had a Liberal Education. Contriv'd so as to amuse and exercise the Ingenious, improve and delight the Less-Knowing, clearly instruct the Ignorant, and allure Youth to a Love of Learning; tho' chiefly design'd for such Grown Persons as have had but a slender Education, and are desirous of further Improvement. To make it of General Use are added, I. An alphabetical Collection and clear Distinction of above a Thousand Words nearly alike in Sound, but different in Sense and Spelling. II. A large Table of Words, with their Meaning, made different in Signification by adding E Final III. An Explanation of Abbreviations, Notes of Reference, and other Marks which often occur in Books and Writing. By Samuel Hammond, Schoolmaster in Nottingham; Author of the Complete and Comprehensive Spelling-Dictionary.
Hammond, Samuel.Date: [1750?]- Books
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The universal spelling-book: or, a new and easy guide to the English language. ... The thirtieth edition, with additions. By Daniel Fenning, ...
Fenning, Daniel.Date: 1792