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

Bibliographic Details

Main Author:	Sproson, P.
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London printed for J. Clarke, at the Golden Ball in Duck Lane; and C. Hitch, at the Red Lion in Pater-Noster Row 1740, M.DCC.XL. [1740]
Subjects:	English Language / Spoken English / Early Works To 1800
Online Access:	http://nl.sub.uni-goettingen.de/id/0695101500?orig...
Collection:	Eighteenth Century Collections Online / ECCO - Collection details see MPG.ReNa