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 Gr

People / Organizations

• Charles Vyse (Author)

Imprint

London : printed for G. G. J. & J. Robinson, in Paternoster Row, MDCCXCI. [1791]

Publication year

1791

ESTC No.

T138096

Grub Street ID

185966

Description

[2],ii,180p.,plates : port. ; 12°.

Note

With a mixture of horizontal and vertical chain lines

Braces in imprint.