A complete dictionary of the English language, both with regard to sound and meaning: one main object of which is, to establish a plain and permanent standard of pronunciation. To which is prefixed, a prosodial grammar. By Thomas Sheridan, A.M.

People / Organizations

• Thomas Sheridan (Author)

Imprint

Philadelphia: Printed for W. Young, Mills & Son, booksellers and stationers, no. 52, Second-Street, corner of Chesnut-Street, M,DCC,XCVI. [1796]

Publication year

1796-1796

ESTC No.

W37490

Grub Street ID

348268

Description

104,[892]p. ; 12⁰

Note

"Philadelphia, October 6, 1796. The editors of this impression, have been guided by the first and last editions published under the author's inspection: and by the corrections and abridgements of the Rev. Dr. John Andrews, of the University of Pennsylvania."--p. 12, first count. The 'prosodial grammar' is the 'rhetorical grammar' of earlier editions.

Uncontrolled note

Signatures: a? ?a? b-g? h? A-4E? 4F? (4F2 verso blank)