English Spelling-Book

A corrected and improved 1843 edition of a hugely popular work: part reading primer, part compendium of general knowledge.

List of contents

Preface; The alphabet; Words of one syllable; Words of two syllables; Words of three syllables; Lessons in natural history; Words of four syllables; Select fables; Moral observations; Advice to young persons; Brief introduction to the arts and sciences; Outlines of geography; Survey of the universe; Select pieces of poetry; Appendix; Figures and numbers; French words and phrases; Latin words and phrases; Prayers.

Summary

A clergyman and prolific author, William Fordyce Mavor (1758–1837) first published this hugely popular work in 1801. Reissued here is the corrected and improved 1843 edition. Intended to 'sow the seeds of useful learning', it is both a reading primer and a compendium of general knowledge.

Product details

• Authors: William Fordyce Mavor
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.12.2013
• EAN: 9781108066952
• ISBN: 978-1-108-06695-2
• No. of pages: 174
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Education
• Subjects: Guides > Nature; Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries; EDUCATION / Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects, Philosophy & theory of education, Philosophy and theory of education