2 options
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.
Online version Available online
View online- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Fenning, Daniel.
- Series:
- Eighteenth century collections online. Part 1.
- Standardized Title:
- Universal spelling book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- English language--Orthography and spelling--Early works to 1800.
- English language.
- English language--Orthography and spelling.
- Genre:
- Guidebooks.
- Physical Description:
- xvi,176 pages : illustrations ; 12⁰
- Place of Publication:
- Belfast : printed by D. Simms, High-Street, [1786]
- System Details:
- Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- text file
- Notes:
- Half-title: 'An improv'd edition of the universal spelling-book'.
- P.173: "the present year, .. 1786".
- Braces in imprint.
- 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:
- English Short Title Catalog, T133067.
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
The Penn Libraries is committed to describing library materials using current, accurate, and responsible language. If you discover outdated or inaccurate language, please fill out this feedback form to report it and suggest alternative language.