Most people called it the bluebacked speller because of its blue cover and, for the next one hundred years, websters book taught children how to read, spell, and pronounce words. I have between 50100 books ed in the late 1800s and early 1900s. School books collection of the archives of ontario library introduction this finding aid is a listing of all school books held in the archives of ontario library. We have new and used copies available, in 18 editions.
Heritage book shop specializes in finding rare books and first editions. Your child will compile his own notebook while he learns spelling, handwriting, grammar, and vocabulary. Assorted readers, mostly primary, mostly old stillman books. This collection includes over 6000 books and 4000 objects aesops artifacts, the largest. The elementary spelling book being an improvement on the american spelling book 1839 by noah webster and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Books document the evolution of our need to make sense of the world around us. At the top of the cover it says the national standard. The verso of the titlepage here refers to two previous s, 1857 and. Merriam, in the clerks office of the district court of the district of massachusetts. Find this pin and more on antiques by karen harrington. Published 1908 by american book company in new york, cincinnati etc. The elementary spelling book 1908 nice frontispiece noah webster on. The elementary spelling book by noah webster librarything. See all books authored by noah webster, including noah websters first edition of an american dictionary of the english language american christian history education series, and the original blue back speller vocabulary of a warrior, and more on. Sold by all the principal booksellers throughout the united states of america and its territories. Harveys grammar harveys elementary grammar and composition by thomas harvey, reprinted here in an updated and revised format by mott media. Known by its colored cover, websters bluebacked speller remained popular for more than 100 years. Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book by william holmes mcguffey gutenberg text.
Ageappropriate lessons taught schoolchildren to read. The elementary spelling book 1908 edition open library. Fill out this form with enough information to get a list of comparable copies. Considered to be the thirdbest selling book of all time in america. List of books and articles about teaching literature. Many of these books were approved by the ontario department of education for use in the schools of ontario. Peales mastodon skeleton, in the childs first book of history. Webster wrote his book in the hope of creating a distinct american spelling and pronunciation as a way to distinguish us from our former colonial masters. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. Being an improvement on the american spelling book by noah webster online at alibris. Peales mastodon skeleton, in the childs own book of american geography. Items in the worthopedia are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs.
About the publisher forgotten books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This urge can be seen in the first gutenberg bible of 1455. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missi. Being an improvement on the american spelling book by webster, noah and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc.
Students who complete websters american spelling book method of teaching reading and spelling will gain a command english reading, vocabulary, and spelling that is available in no other single book. This is a teacher training video explaining the use of noah websters syllabary in mr. You probably dont need to include every word of the title and authors name. The elementary spellingbook, being an improvement on the american spelling book the national standard author. Buy a cheap copy of the original blue back speller. Find the elementary spelling book by webster, noah at biblio. The elementary spelling book hardcover august 9 2015 for sale. Noah webster webster, noah, 17581843 the online books.
However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The easiest way to know how much your copy of a book is worth on the open market is to check on how much similar copies are currently being offered for. Textbook collection of the minnesota historical society. William henry appleton was born on january 27, 1814 at haverhill, massachusetts. This collection is not a comprehensive collection of all school books. The roots of teaching literature in the united states date back to the 17th century, when the new england primer textbook was introduced in boston 1690, along with the invention of the blue backed elementary spelling book of pioneer noah webster 1758 1843, which helped generations of american children learn to read. Over the course of 385 editions in his lifetime, the title was changed in 1786 to the american spelling book, and again in 1829 to the elementary spelling book. I have a revised edition of the elementary spelling book. The front cover names it, the elementary spelling book, being an improvement on the american spelling book, by noah webster, the latest revised edition by the american book company.
Second opinion ive found my fathers spelling book 1880 and1908 it is the elementary spelling book by noah webster. Ageappropriate lessons taught schoolchildren to read and write, helping to define and unify american language. My own primer, or, first lessons in spelling and reading by rev. He was the eldest of eight children born to daniel appleton 17851849 and hannah. Imprint new york, cincinnati etc american book company 1908 physical description 174 p. It sold so well that webster was able to construct his new haven, connecticut. In addition, this online collection also contains two works by dr. This book is in great condition and i like most the little sentenances using the words.
The revised edition of the elementary spelling book webster, by noah webster, l. Noah websterelementary spelling book 1880 blue back speller. Here are entered english language spelling books limited to elementary grade levels. Vintage elementary spelling book by noah webster 1908 ebay. He changed spelling of words to make it easier to learn and pronounce. With its distinctive blue cover, it earned the nickname the bluebacked speller and was. Books i best remember a midcentury child and her books. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Theres a richness to antique books that transcends their status as one of the worlds most beloved collectibles. The main types of materials included are primers, readers, spelling books. Being an improvement on the american spelling book entered, according to act of congress, in the year 1857, by g. Antique elementary spelling book copyright 1880 the. The elementary spelling book 1908 nice frontispiece. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
As in the original, the book is divided into 3 parts. The revised elementary spelling book the elementary spelling book revised and adapted to the youth of the southern confederacy, interspersed. The revised elementary spelling book the elementary. Webster was instrumental in giving american english a dignity and vitality of its own. You will eliminate the need to buy a multitude of graded workbooks for each of. Noah websters speller offered simple guidelines for spelling and pronouncing american english words. Murray hudson old, historic, rare, ancient, vintage, collectible, oneofakind, outofprint, unusual, unique, and antiquarian globes, maps, books, and prints. Secondary level and general spelling books in english as well as spelling books at all levels in other languages are entered under headings of the type english language orthography and spelling dictionaries. A book is more likely to appeal to collectors, and therefore be worth more, if you have actually heard of.
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The national standard elementary spelling book by noah. Noah webster books list of books by author noah webster. The first was the blue back speller then the american speller and in 1880 the elementary speller with an improvement on the american speller. By the 1880s over 3 million copies per year were being sold. English language orthography and spelling glossaries, vocabularies, etc. Noah webster, american lexicographer known for his american spelling book 1783 and his american dictionary of the english language, 2 vol. With over 45 years of experience we look forward to helping you build your library. Use noah websters speller as the basic text and supplement with an english handbook. The elementary spelling book, being an improvement on the american spelling book by webster, noah. Donald potters noah websters spelling book method for teaching reading and spelling. Noah websters spelling book method for teaching reading. The elementary spelling book hardcover august 9 2015 for. The elementary spelling book, being an improvement on the american spelling book. Book printed material the american spelling book, containing an easy standard of pronunciation.
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