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A most easy guide to reading and spelling English, for the use of schools. In two parts. Part I. Begins with the first Principles of the Language, and gradually proceeds from Things simple to those which are more difficult and complex. Part II. Contains the general Rules for Dividing Words into Syllables, together with a number of their respective Examples: Also several Classes of undivided Words, and general Rules for finding out the Accent. With a Preface Comprehending the Substance of the Book in a more orderly and particular Manner. By John Sharp, M.A. Teacher of the Free English School of Berwick upon Tweed.

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Book
Author/Creator:
Sharp, John, Teacher of the Free English School of Berwick upon Tweed.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
English language--Orthography and spelling--Early works to 1800.
English language.
English language--Syllabication--Early works to 1800.
Physical Description:
1 online resource ([2],192p. )
Place of Publication:
Berwick : printed for W. Phorson: and for B. Law, Ave-Mary Lane, London, 1781.
Notes:
Price at bottom of title page: [one Shilling Bound.]
Reproduction of original from British Library.
Cited in:
Alston, IV.776
English Short Title Catalog, T93856.
OCLC:
642753000

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