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. ; Volume second. Containing I. Language--simple sounds--diphthongs--syllables--accent and emphasis--letters--other characters, &c. II. Words in which different vowles have the same sound, placed under the same number. III. Words in which the same consonant is silent, placed in the same table. IV. Derivative words--those which end alike, placed in the same table. V. A variety of lessons for reading, &c.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Alden, Abner, 1758-1820.

Series:

Early American imprints. Second series ; no. 46960.

Standardized Title:

Columbian exercise. Part 2

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

English language--Orthography and spelling.

English language.

Genre:

Spellers.

Readers.

Juvenile literature -- 1819.

Physical Description:

vi pages, 1 unnumbered page, 8-204 ; 18 cm

Edition:

Eighth edition. Published according to act of Congress.

Place of Publication:

Boston: : Printed by James Loring, for Thomas & Andrews--sold, wholesale and retail, at their book-store, no. 45, Newbury-Street., April, 1819.

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Mode of access: World Wide Web.

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Notes:

Copyright Feb. 12, 1812 by Thomas & Andrews.

Teachers may rest assured, that all future editions of his [i.e., this] work will be printed page for page with the present."--p. vi.

Another impression of the eighth edition is dated "May, 1819." Shaw & Shoemaker entry 46960 does not distinguish between the impressions.

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