The pronunciation and orthography of the French language rendered perfectly easy : on a plan quite original: containing, I. A Concise, but Comprehensive Theory of the Pronunciation, with Tables for Practice; in which are exemplified the different sounds of the Vowels, Diphthongs and Triphthongs; also those of the Single, Double and Triple Consonants in their various Situations: The whole arranged alphabetically. II. A Vocabulary of such Words as are the same, and of others that resemble each other in Sound, but differ in Spelling, briefly explained, properly accented, the Parts of Speech, and the Genders of the Nouns distinguished. III. A Vocabulary of those Words which, tho' consisting of the same Letters, vary in Meaning or Pronunciation, and sometimes in both, according as they are differently connected or accentuated. To which are subjoined, As promiscuous exercises, A Collection of Easy Phrases, Familiar Dialogues, Moral Maxims, Select Fables, Humorous Stories and Repartees; to which are added, some Remarks on the Composition and Reading of French Verse, exemplified by Specimens of Poetry. For the Use of Schools and Learners of French in general. By John Murdoch, Teacher of French, English, &c. And Compiler of the Radical Vocabulary of the French Language.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Murdoch, John, 1747-1824.

Series:

Eighteenth century collections online. Part 1.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

French language--Orthography and spelling--Early works to 1800.

French language.

French language--Orthography and spelling.

Genre:

Grammars.

Physical Description:

4 unnumbered pages,144 pages ; 12⁰

Place of Publication:

London : printed for, and sold by, C. Forster, in the Poultry, and the author, in Fenwick Court, near Great Turnstile, Holborn, M,DCC,LXXXVIII. [1788]

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

text file

Notes:

With a half-title.

Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements. s2009 miunns

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

Alston, XII 561

English Short Title Catalog, T65377.

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