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The english instructor: 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.
Dixon, Henry.Date: 1760- Books
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A spelling book for the use of Ackworth school.
Ackworth School.Date: M,DCC,XC. [1790]- Books
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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: M.DCC.LXXXVII. [1787]- 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 anyone 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, with a variety of alphabetical copies and writing pieces, both in prose and verse, &c. V. Occurrences in sacred and prophane history; 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 passions. The twenty-fifth edition, with addition. 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 grammer of the English language.
Fenning, Daniel.Date: M.DCC.LXXII. [1772]- Books
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England's perfect school-master. 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.
Strong, Nathaniel.Date: 1706- Books
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The expeditious instructor: or, reading, writing and arithmetick made plain and easy. (containing much more in Quantity, and a far greater Variety of Instructions, than any Book of the Kind or Price; and expressed in so easy and familiar a Manner, that Persons of the lowest Capacity may learn, without a Master.) Among many other useful Particulars, are contain'd I. A succinct English Grammar. II. Of Words that are nearly alike in Sound, but are different in Sense and Spelling. III. The Names of the Gods and Goddesses of the Heathens; and of the Muses, Graces, &c. IV. A very particular Account of Stops and Marks: With Directions for their Use, in a Manner entirely New. V. Directions for placing the Accent and Emphasis. VI. Directions for chusing and hardening Quills; for making and mending Pens; and for making and preserving Inks. Vii. Directions for making an Ink for marking Linnen, which will never wash out. Viii. Directions for Writing; by which a Person, though entirely ignorant of that Art, may write a good Hand in twenty-four Hours, without the Assistance of a Master. IX. Directions for those who would write elegantly. X. Directions for Figure-Hand, &c. and a new and easy Short-Hand. XI. A very particular Explanation of Abbreviations in Writing. XII. How to superscribe and begin Letters to Persons to Distinction. XIII. How to make several Sorts of Sealing-Wax and Wafers; and how to take the Impression of any Leaf, for Needle-Work, or Colouring. XIV. Forms of Receipts and Notes, for transacting of Business. XV. Of Arithmetick; and an easy Method of learning it. XVI. Directions to Painters, Stone-Cutters, &c. for painting or cutting Words and Sentences; and how they should spell, and place them with Propriety. XVII. A Collection of Epitaphs, for the Use of Stone-Cutters, &c. Illustrated with a variety of alphabets and copies, in various hands, on copper plates; with Ornaments for the Tops and Bottoms of Pages. Engrav'd from the Writings and Designs of the most Eminent School Masters. The whole is calculated for the use of painters, engravers, stone-cutters, and all Others that would learn expeditiously to Read, Write or cast Accompts.
Date: M.DCC.LVI. [1756]- Books
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The English school reformed: Containing, I. Rules shewing the nature of vowels, consonants, syllables, diphthongs, dividing of syllables, and of stops, and points. II. A praxis shewing the use of the said rules, in a dialogue. III. Words from one to six and seven syllables, exactly divided according to the said rules. IV. A collection of words that agree in sound, but differ in sense and spelling. V. Another collection of words that are writ one way, and sounded another. VI. English words contracted, figures and numeral letters, &c. and, lastly, an accidence adapted to our English tongue. The eleventh edition, Carefully Corrected. By R. Brown,formerly master of a boarding school in Greek-street, in St. Anne's Westminster, but now master of private school in York.
Browne, Richard, active 17th century-18th century.Date: 1736- Books
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A key to spelling, and introduction to the English grammar. Designed for the use of charity and Sunday-Schools.
Date: MDCCLXXXVIII. [1788]- Books
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The London spelling-book: being a more easie and regular method of teaching to spell, read and write true English. By John Urmston, ...
Urmston, John.Date: 1710- Books
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The child's guide in two parts. The first part for children; containing plain and pleasant directions for reading English, with prayers, graces and instructions fitted to the capacitics of children. The second part for youth; teaching to write, cast accompts, and read more perfectly, with several useful instructions and profitable diversions for young people. More enlarg'd than any former editions. By T.H. a lover of children.
T. H.Date: M.DCC.LIII. [1753]- Books
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The compleat English scholar, in spelling, reading, and writing: containing plain and easy directions for spelling and reading English, according to the present pronunciation. With several Tables of Common Words and Proper Names, in the Bible, and elsewhere, from One to Six and Seven Syllables, both in whole Words, and Divided into Syllables. And Directions for True Writing of English, with several Copies of the most usual Hands Engraven in Copper. Also Examples of the different Writing and Pronouncing the same Words in the English Tongue. Lastly, How to Spell Words that are alike in Sound, but differ in their Sense and Spelling: With the Use of all Stops and Points in Spelling and Writing, and the Interpretation of English Christian Names: And many other Things of use to Learners. By E. Young, Schoolmaster in London.
Young, E. (Edward) (Schoolmaster)Date: 1752- Books
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The english tutor: in two parts. I. A spelling-book, Containing Large Tables of Words, from One to Eight Syllables, regularly ranged from the easiest to the most difficult; with a separate Table of Examples to illustrate each Rule. Proper Names of Persons and Places: Words alike in Sound, but different in Signification and Spelling, &c. II. An English grammar, With Notes; Containing Concise, but plain and comprehensive, Rules, for speaking or writing English correctly: Free from all unnecessary Difficulties; and the most useful Rules distinguished, by the Print, from the less useful. To which is added, a suitable appendix. The whole compiled from the best Authorities, methodized and interspersed with new Observations.
Date: M.DCC.XLVII. [1747]- Books
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A new spelling-book; containing large tables of words, from one to eight syllables, regularly ranged from the easiest to the most difficult; with a separate Table of Examples to illustrate each Rule for Spelling. Tables of the most usual Proper Names of Persons and Places. Words alike in Sound, but different in Signification and Spelling, &c. Compiled from the best authorities, methodized and interspersed with new Observations.
Date: Printed in the Year M.DCC.XLVII. [1747]- Books
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A practical English grammar, with exercises of bad spelling and bad English: or, a plain and easy guide to speaking and writing the English language with accuracy and correctness. Containing, I. Orthography; or the Nature of True Spelling, with the Sounds of the Letters in all States; of the Division of Words into Syllables, and the right Use of Points. II. Prosody; or the Art of pronouncing the Parts or Syllables in Words, correctly, with more extensive Tables of Words properly accented than any Book of the Kind extant. III. Etymology; explaining the different Parts of Speech, the Derivation of Words, their different Endings, Change and Likeness. IV. Syntax; which teaches how to connect Words aright in a Sentence, or Sentences together. V. Etymology and syntax; exemplified in shewing the Parts of Speech of every Word, in several Pieces of English; with Reference to all the Rules, and Reasons why they are so. Together with Abbreviations, Epistolary Correspondence, Affinity in Words in an extensive Manner, Emphasis, Versification, and the Nature of Rhetorical Tropes and Figures. By John Carter, Teacher of the English Language.
Carter, John (Teacher)Date: [1773]- Books
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An english spelling book 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 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. By Arthur Masson, M. A. Teacher of Languages.
Masson, Arthur, teacher of languages.Date: 1794- Books
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Lessons for children historical and practical; to which are added, some prayers, and the chief rules for spelling and dividing words into syllables. Designed to bring Them to Read well and distinctly in a shorter Time than is usual. Drawn up for the use of a charity-school in the country.
Date: 1734- Books
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A new English grammar, by question and answer; with notes. Containing concise, but plain and comprehensive rules for speaking or writing English correctly : Free from all unnecessary Difficulties; and the most useful Rules distinguished from the less useful, by being printed in a larger Letter. To which is Added, A Suitable Appendix. Compiled from the best Authorities, methodized and interspersed with new Observations.
Date: Printed in the Year M.DCC.XLVI. [1746]- Books
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Cocker's Accomplish'd school-master; containing sure and easy directions for spelling, reading, and writing English; according to the most plain and accurate method now extant. With divers tables of English Words, comprehending most of the Common Words and Proper Names of the Holy Bible, and other Authors, both Divided and Whole, from One to Six, Seven and Eight Syllables. Also, Pertinent Directions for Exact Writing, and several Copies of the Hands now in Use. Likewise Divers Words which differ in their Sense and Spelling, but have the like Sound and Pronunciation: And the Differences between Pronouncing and Writing several Words. The whole being adorned with a number of delightful pictures, and many useful Instructions, and other Particulars, whereby any Person may speedily attain to a just Perfection in the English Tongue. The like Never yet Publish'd by any.
Cocker, Edward, 1631-1675.Date: 1748- 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 prefixed 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: MDCCLXXI. [1771]- Books
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The english spelling-book, revis'd; with alterations and additions. In two parts. Part I. Collected and digested for the weak apprehensions of children in their first steps to learning. Part II. Aims at a farther help, when their Capacities are grown stronger. And may be of Use to older People. By S. Harland, School-Master in Norwich.
Harland, S.Date: MDCCXIX. [1719]- Books
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The compleat English scholar, in spelling, reading, and writing: containing plain and easie directions for spelling, and reading English, according to the present pronunciation. With several Tables of Common Words, and Proper Names in the Bible and elsewhere, from One to Six and Seven Syllables, both in whole Words, and Divided into Syllables. And Directions for true Writing of English, with several Copies of the most usual Hands Engraven in Copper. Also Examples of the different Writing and Pronouncing the same Words in the English Tongue. Lastly, How to Spell Words that are alike in Sound, but differ in their Sense and Spelling; with the Use of all Stops and Points in Spelling and Writing, and the Interpretation of English Christian Names; and many other things of Use to Learners. By E. Young, Schoolmaster in London.
Young, E. (Edward) (Schoolmaster)Date: [1710]- Books
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The universal spelling-book; 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 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 accepted and explained for the instruction of youth, and information of such persons as would know the meaning of what they read and write; being a ... instrutor, for the school, shop, or ...-house. IV. Many useful things, necessary to help the young beginner, and inform the more grown up youth with a variety of alphabetical ..., and writing-pieces, both in prose and verse. V. Chronological tables of the monarchs and Kings of England, and other the remarkable occurrences in sacred and prophane history; with some short remarks upon the seven stages of life. 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.
Fenning, Daniel.Date: [1793?]- Books
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The english tutor, or the plain path-way to the English tongue. Being a most plain and familiar method for the teaching of children to spell and read English exactly. With examples of most words, from One to Six Syllables; both in whole Words, and also divided. With Rules how to Spell them, by way of Question and Answer. Together with sacred hymns and proverbs, prepar'd and methodized for the Use and Benefit of English Schools.
Strong, Nathaniel.Date: 1716- Books
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Right spelling very much improved. Teaching the speediest and surest way to write true English ; by rule and not by rote. With Particular Tables, of the most Material Exceptions, clearly explained, to the meanest Capacity. For the benefit of foreigners, and all such as desire to Write True English with Ease and Certainty.
Date: MDCCIV. [1704]- Books
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(Stewart's improved edition.) The universal spelling-book: or, A new and easy guide to the English language. 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 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. V. Observations on reading, wherein a graceful manner is particularly displayed in voice and gesture, containing twelve rules and instructions. Such as has not appeared in any former edition of this book. The twenty-second 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.
Fenning, Daniel.Date: MDCCLXXXVIII. [1788]