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 easy lessons in each, adapted to the capacities of children, yet at the same time useful to those of riper age; comprehending a great variety of sentences on diverse and moral subjects, as also several fables and pleasant stories. II. An easy and rational guide to English grammar, by way of question and answer, by which any person may 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 use of such as would know the meaning of what they read and write. IV. Many useful articles for youth; a variety of alphabetical copies and writing-pieces, in prose and verse; prayers a

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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 easy lessons in each, adapted to the capacities of children, yet at the same time useful to those of riper age; comprehending a great variety of sentences on diverse and moral subjects, as also several fables and pleasant stories. II. An easy and rational guide to English grammar, by way of question and answer, by which any person may 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 use of such as would know the meaning of what they read and write. IV. Many useful articles for youth; a variety of alphabetical copies and writing-pieces, in prose and verse; prayers a
  • New and easy guide to the English language.; Fenning's universal spelling-book
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Imprint
London : printed for and sold by the booksellers, [1780?] A new edition. With considerable additions and improvements.; ..
Publication year
1780
ESTC No.
N35971
Grub Street ID
23989
Description
90, [2], 94, 85-108, 119-162, [4] p. : ill. ; 12°.
Note
Frontispiece on A1

Page 161 refers to 1780 as "the present year"; p.59 also uses 1780 as an example date

Pages 95-118 missnumbered 85-108

Not in Alston; Signatures: A-O]6.
Uncontrolled note
Publication date from CaOTU. - Verify that frontis. = ill. - Pp.95-118 misnumbered 85-108. - Not in Alston