A dissertation on the causes of the difficulties, which occur, in learning the English tongue. With a scheme for publishing an English grammar and dictionary, upon a plan entirely new. The object of which shall be, to facilitate the attainment of the English tongue, and establish a perpetual standard of pronunciation. Addressed to a certain noble lord. By Thomas Sheridan, A.M

People / Organizations

• Thomas Sheridan (Author)

Imprint

London : printed for R. and J. Dodsley, in Pall-Mall; Mr. Davies, in Russel Street, Covent-Garden; and Mr. Henderson, at the Royal-Exchange, MDCCLXII. [1762]

Publication year

1762

ESTC No.

T96346

Grub Street ID

315802

Description

[4],11,[1],36p. ; 4°.

Note

Half-title: 'The causes of the difficulties, in learning the English Tongue.'

Printed by William Bowyer; his records show 25 copies printed on royal and 475 on demy, with cancel titles printed, perhaps for reissue as 'second edition' (N65628).