The new American spelling book; or A complete primer: for the instruction of children, and new beginners, in spelling and reading, in the most rational, short and easy method; by examples annexed to the rules. Being also an introduction to grammar. For the use of schools By Robert Ross, authour of the American English and Latin grammar. [Two lines of verse]

People / Organizations

• Robert Ross (Author)

Imprint

New-Haven: Printed and sold by Thomas & Samuel Green, [1785]

Publication year

1785-1785

ESTC No.

W36351

Grub Street ID

347062

Description

xi,[1],13-119,13p. ; 12⁰

Note

Advertised as "just published" in the Connecticut journal, New Haven, Nov. 17, 1785.

An alphabetical rhyme to fill up a vacant page."--p. [2].

"The Shorter catechism."--p. [1]-13, last count.

Errata note, p. 13 at end.

Uncontrolled note

Signatures: [A]? B? C-Y???