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The improved universal spelling-book or, a new and easy guide to the English language. (in which the Spelling Words are divided, according to Mr. Sheridan's standard of pronunciation) 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 II. A very easy and approved Guide to English Grammar, by Way of Question and Answer. 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. IV. 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 sacred and prophane History; with some short Remarks upon the seven Stages of Life, which are improving to the Mind and Morals of Youth. The twenty-seventh edition. By Daniel Fenning, Late School-Master of Bures, in Suffolk, and Author of the Use of the Globes, Practical Arithmetic, &c. &c.
- Title
- The improved universal spelling-book [electronic resource] : or, a new and easy guide to the English language. (in which the Spelling Words are divided, according to Mr. Sheridan's standard of pronunciation) 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 II. A very easy and approved Guide to English Grammar, by Way of Question and Answer. 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. IV. 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 sacred and prophane History; with some short Remarks upon the seven Stages of Life, which are improving to the Mind and Morals of Youth. The twenty-seventh edition. By Daniel Fenning, Late School-Master of Bures, in Suffolk, and Author of the Use of the Globes, Practical Arithmetic, &c. &c.
- Author
- Fenning, Daniel.
- Publication
- Belfast : printed by D. Simms, High-Street, [1786]
Details
- Description
- xvi,176p. : ill.; 12⁰.
- Uniform Title
- Universal spelling-book
- Alternative Title
- Universal spelling-book
- Subject
- English language > Orthography and spelling > Early works to 1800
- Genre/Form
- Guidebooks.
- Note
- Half-title: 'An improv'd edition of the universal spelling-book'.
- P.173: "the present year, .. 1786".
- Braces in imprint.
- Reproduction of original from British Library.
- Indexed In (note)
- English Short Title Catalog
- Reproduction (note)
- Electronic reproduction.
- OCLC
- 642373419
- ECCO1-T133067
- Author
- Fenning, Daniel.
- Title
- The improved universal spelling-book [electronic resource] : or, a new and easy guide to the English language. (in which the Spelling Words are divided, according to Mr. Sheridan's standard of pronunciation) 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 II. A very easy and approved Guide to English Grammar, by Way of Question and Answer. 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. IV. 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 sacred and prophane History; with some short Remarks upon the seven Stages of Life, which are improving to the Mind and Morals of Youth. The twenty-seventh edition. By Daniel Fenning, Late School-Master of Bures, in Suffolk, and Author of the Use of the Globes, Practical Arithmetic, &c. &c.
- Imprint
- Belfast : printed by D. Simms, High-Street, [1786]
- Reproduction
- Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.
- Indexed In:
- English Short Title Catalog, T133067.
- Connect to:
- Place of Publication
- Ireland Belfast.