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The compleat English scholar in spelling, reading and writing : containing plain and easie directions for spelling, and reading English, according to the present pronunciation. With several tables of common words and proper names in the Bible and elsewhere, from one to six and seven syllables, both in whole words, and divided into syllables. And directions for true writing of English with several copies of the most uusual hands engraven in copper. Also examples of the different writing and pronouncing of the same words in the English tongue. Lastly, how to spell words as are alike in sound, but differ in their sense and spelling; with the use of all stops and points in spelling and writing, and the interpretation of English Christian names, and many other things of use to learners /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Young, E., schoolmaster in London
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London : Printed by John Richardson, for Tho. Guy, at the Oxford-Arms on the West side of the Royal Exchange in Cornhil, 1684.
Edition:	The sixth edition, enlarged.
Series:	Early English books online.
Subjects:	English language > Orthography and spelling > Early works to 1800. English language > Phonetics > Early works to 1800. English language > Writing > Early works to 1800. Reading > Early works to 1800.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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