An introduction to spelling and reading : in two volumes. Being the first and second parts of a Columbian exercise. The whole comprising an easy and systematical method of teaching and of learning the English language. / By Abner Alden, A.M. ; Vol. I. Containing a selection of words in common use, arranged and divided in such a manner, as will lead the learner to a right pronunciation. Together with a variety of lessons for reading.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Alden, Abner, 1758-1820.

Series:

Early American imprints. Second series ; no. 46959.

Standardized Title:

Columbian exercise. Part 1

Language:

English

Genre:

Spellers.

Readers.

Juvenile literature -- 1819.

Physical Description:

viii pages, 1 unnumbered page, 10-108 ; 18 cm

Edition:

Fifth edition. Published according to act of Congress.

Place of Publication:

Boston: : Printed by Ezra Lincoln, for Thomas & Andrews: sold by them, at their bookstore no. 45, Newbury-Street, and by I. Thomas, in Worcester:, January, 1819.

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Notes:

Shaw & Shoemaker erroneously cite the title as "Introduction to reading and speaking ... Ed. 5."

"Recommendations."--p. [iii]-vi.

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