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.

Date:

M,DCC,LXXVI. [1776]