An introduction to the English tongue : being a spelling book. In two parts. The first, consisting of tables of words from one to seven syllables, disposed in a natural and easy Order, for Children to learn to Spell by; being Accented to prevent false Pronunciation. The second, being observations on the sounds of letters, consonants, vowels, and diphthongs: Directions for the true dividing of Syllables; the Use of Capital Letters, Stops, Marks, and various other use of Tables, for the Use of those who have attain'd to a riper Judgment. The second edition, corrected, and very much improv'd; particularly, with the addition of several fables, each adorned with a cut curiously engraved upon copper, for the entertainment and instruction of youth. By N. Bailey,.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bailey, N. (Nathan), d. 1742.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

English language--Consonants--Early works to 1800.

English language.

English language--Syllabication--Early works to 1800.

English language--Vowels--Early works to 1800.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (156p.,plates )

Other Title:

Introduction to the English tongue

Place of Publication:

London : printed for Tho. Cox, at the Lamb under the Royal Exchange. Cornhiller, 1733.

Notes:

Reproduction of original from Harvard University Houghton Library.

Cited in:

Alston, IV.322

English Short Title Catalog, N17014.

OCLC:

642149249