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An introduction to spelling and reading English. : Being the most plain and easy method of teaching young children to read, containing, I. Tables of monosyllables, adapted to the capacity of the youngest children; leading them on gradually, from the easiest to the more difficult, and so to the hardest words. II. Tables of dissyllables, after the same manner: and, III. Tables of Trissyllables, with their proper division and accent. To which are added, one hundred and sixty lessons in words of one, two, and three syllables; ranged in proper order, by way of praxis on the several tables. And a short catechetical discourse, explaining the rules for spelling, pointing, &c. Recommended by several school-masters, as the most practical performance of this kind. The fifth edition. To which is added, a treatise on the art of writing, with a specimen of the hands now in use; engrav'd by Mr. Bickham, Sen. Also, six familiar fables, adorn'd with proper sculptures, to delight and instruct youth. Design'd for the use of the charity-schools. By William Markham. author of the general introduction to trade and business.
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- Author/Creator:
- Markham, William.
- Series:
- Eighteenth century collections online. Part 2: New editions.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- English language--Early modern, 1500-1700--Orthography and spelling.
- English language.
- English language--Early modern--Orthography and spelling.
- Physical Description:
- 166 pages : illustrations,portrait ; 12⁰
- Place of Publication:
- London : Printed for W. Meadows at the Angel in Cornhill, and J. Hodges at the Looking-Glass on London-Bridge, M.DCC.XXXVIII. [1738]
- System Details:
- Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- text file
- Notes:
- Pp.[153-156] are two engraved plates, the first numbered 59.
- 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, IV.338
- English Short Title Catalog, T90475.
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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