An edition of New, American spelling-book, improved (1795)

New, American spelling-book, improved.

In three parts. Containing, I. Tables of common words, from one to five syllables, classed together agreeable to their proper sounds; and also, tables of proper names; with natural and easy lessons dispersed through the whole, adapted to the capacities of children. II. A collection of words of two, three, and four syllables, divided into three tables; being accented and explained, for the instruction of youth in the knowledge of words, as well as spelling; together with a table of words alike in sound, but different in spelling and signification; also, a table of words the same in spelling, but different in sound and signification, with reading lessons, &c. III. A plain and easy introduction to English grammar, particularly adapted to the capacities of youth.

By John Peirce