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The art of reading : or, the English tongue made familiar and easy to the meanest capacity. Containing, I. All the common words, ranged into distinct tables and classes; as well in regard to the number of letters in each word, as to the easiness of pronunciation, and the bearing of the accent. With useful notes and remarks upon the various sounds of the letters occasionally inserted in the margin. II. A large number of lessons, regularly suited to each table. III. An explanation of several words; particularly such as are of the same, or nearly alike in sound: designed to correct and prevent some orthographical errors and mistakes. IV. Some observations, rules, and directions, relating to the reading and writing English properly and correctly. The whole done after a new and easy Method. Approved of, and recommended, as the best book for the use of children, and all others, who would speedily attain to the knowledge of the English tongue. By P. Sproson, S. M. Optimum ducem naturam sequimur. Fundamento tota domus nititur. Cic.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Sproson, P.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
English language--Spoken English--Early works to 1800.
English language.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (viii,160p. )
Other Title:
Art of reading
Place of Publication:
London : printed for J. Clarke, at the Golden Ball in Duck Lane; and C. Hitch, at the Red Lion in Pater-Noster Row, M.DCC.XL. [1740]
Notes:
Reproduction of original from British Library.
Cited in:
Alston, IV.549
English Short Title Catalog, T55109.
OCLC:
642630176

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