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The art of reading and writing English: or, The chief principles and rules of pronouncing our mother-tongue, both in prose and verse; with a variety of instructions for true spelling : Written at first for private use, and now published for the benefit of all persons who desire a better acquaintance with their native language. By I. Watts, D.D.

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Main Author:	Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748
Corporate Author:	Gale (Firm)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London : Printed for R. Hett and J. Brackstone, at the Bible and Crown in the Poultry, M.DCC.XL. [1740]
Edition:	The sixth edition.
Subjects:	English language > Pronunciation. Electronic books.
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