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The young ladies' and gentlemen's spelling book : on a new and improved plan; containing a criterion of rightly spelling and pronouncing the English language: interspersed with many easy lessons, in reading, entertaining fables and collections of moral sentences. Intended for the use of common schools. By Caleb Alexander, A.M. ... (Published according to act of Congress.).

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Main Author:	Alexander, Caleb, 1755-1828
Corporate Author:	Gale (Firm)
Other Authors:	Thomas, Isaiah, Jun., 1773-1819 (Printer)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Printed at Worcester : By I. Thomas, Jun. for I. Thomas and Son, sold wholesale and retail by them; also, by Thomas and Andrews, and other booksellers in Boston, 1799.
Edition:	[First Worcester edition].
Subjects:	English language > Orthography and spelling. Electronic books. Spellers.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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