A spelling-book, designed to render the acquisition of the rudiments of our native language easy and pleasant. Containing I. A Preface, explaining the Manner of using the Book. II. Variety of Alphabets, differently arranged. III. A copious Set of Monosyllables, classed agreeably to their Sounds. IV. Words of two or more Syllables, arranged according to their Accent. V. Sets of Words to be studied as Lessons, previous to reading the Story or Dialogue to which each Set belongs. VI. A Course of easy Reading Lessons for young Children; beginning with single Words of three Letters, and advanting gradually to Sentences of six or seven Words. To which is prefixed, the child's library; or, a catalogue of books, recommended to children from the age of three to twelve years. By Mrs. Teachwell

People / Organizations

• Ellenor Fenn (Author)
• John Marshall ("printed by and for", or "by/for and sold by")

Imprint

London: printed and sold by J. Marshall and Co. at No. 4, Aldermary Church Yard, in Bow-Lane, [between 1779 and 1789]

Added name

John Marshall and Co. (Booksellers : London, England), printer, bookseller.

Publication year

1779-1789

ESTC No.

T73115

Grub Street ID

296453

Description

xv,[1],139,[1]p. ; 12°.

Note

Mrs. Teachwell = Ellenor Fenn

With a half-title

Below imprint in square brackets: Price One Shilling Bound

John Marshall and Co. active between 1779 and 1789. Cf. David Stoker. "John Marshall, John Evans and the Cheap Repository Tracts 1793-1800". Article pending publication, 2013.