He was the eldest of eight children born to daniel appleton 17851849 and hannah. Being an improvement on the american spelling book entered, according to act of congress, in the year 1857, by g. Assorted readers, mostly primary, mostly old stillman books. 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. Imprint new york, cincinnati etc american book company 1908 physical description 174 p. 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. The elementary spelling book hardcover august 9 2015 for sale. The first was the blue back speller then the american speller and in 1880 the elementary speller with an improvement on the american speller. The revised elementary spelling book the elementary spelling book revised and adapted to the youth of the southern confederacy, interspersed. Being an improvement on the american spelling book by noah webster online at alibris. 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.
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Vintage elementary spelling book by noah webster 1908 ebay. Use noah websters speller as the basic text and supplement with an english handbook. You will eliminate the need to buy a multitude of graded workbooks for each of. 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. The elementary spelling book 1908 edition open library. Books document the evolution of our need to make sense of the world around us. 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. How much would and original elementary spelling book. Noah websterelementary spelling book 1880 blue back speller. Book printed material the american spelling book, containing an easy standard of pronunciation. Noah websters spelling book method for teaching reading.
Ageappropriate lessons taught schoolchildren to read and write, helping to define and unify american language. 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. Fill out this form with enough information to get a list of comparable copies. List of books and articles about teaching literature. This urge can be seen in the first gutenberg bible of 1455. Published 1908 by american book company in new york, cincinnati etc. Peales mastodon skeleton, in the childs first book of history. The elementary spelling book 1908 nice frontispiece. About the elementary spelling book this is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Webster was instrumental in giving american english a dignity and vitality of its own. 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. Being the first part of a grammatical institute of the english language. We have new and used copies available, in 18 editions. Ageappropriate lessons taught schoolchildren to read. At the top of the cover it says the national standard. The elementary spelling book 1908 nice frontispiece noah webster on. The revised elementary spelling book the elementary. 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. With over 45 years of experience we look forward to helping you build your library. The elementary spelling book being an improvement on the american spelling book.
Noah webster books list of books by author noah webster. As in the original, the book is divided into 3 parts. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missi. Merriam, in the clerks office of the district court of the district of massachusetts. Known by its colored cover, websters bluebacked speller remained popular for more than 100 years. This is a teacher training video explaining the use of noah websters syllabary in mr. Noah webster webster, noah, 17581843 the online books. Antique elementary spelling book copyright 1880 the. The 19th century schoolbooks collection contains schoolbooks from the nietz old textbook collection. Noah webster, american lexicographer known for his american spelling book 1783 and his american dictionary of the english language, 2 vol.
Noah webster webster, noah, 17581843 the online books page. Delivery time is estimated using our proprietary method which is based on the buyers proximity to the item location, the shipping service selected, the sellers shipping history, and other factors. You probably dont need to include every word of the title and authors name. Considered to be the thirdbest selling book of all time in america. Many of these books were approved by the ontario department of education for use in the schools of ontario. About the publisher forgotten books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Buy a cheap copy of the original blue back speller. My own primer, or, first lessons in spelling and reading by rev. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Theres a richness to antique books that transcends their status as one of the worlds most beloved collectibles. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. The elementary spelling book, being an improvement on the american spelling book by webster, noah. Murray hudson old, historic, rare, ancient, vintage, collectible, oneofakind, outofprint, unusual, unique, and antiquarian globes, maps, books, and prints.
I have a revised edition of the elementary spelling book. This book is in great condition and i like most the little sentenances using the words. Books i best remember a midcentury child and her books. The elementary spellingbook, being an improvement on the american spelling book the national standard author. He changed spelling of words to make it easier to learn and pronounce. Harveys grammar harveys elementary grammar and composition by thomas harvey, reprinted here in an updated and revised format by mott media. 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. The elementary spelling book, being an improvement on the american spelling book. Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book by william holmes mcguffey gutenberg text.
By the 1880s over 3 million copies per year were being sold. Second opinion ive found my fathers spelling book 1880 and1908 it is the elementary spelling book by noah webster. It sold so well that webster was able to construct his new haven, connecticut. Sold by all the principal booksellers throughout the united states of america and its territories. 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. Items in the worthopedia are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. The elementary spelling book by noah webster librarything. Here are entered english language spelling books limited to elementary grade levels. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. Textbook collection of the minnesota historical society. The revised edition of the elementary spelling book webster, by noah webster, l. William henry appleton was born on january 27, 1814 at haverhill, massachusetts. The verso of the titlepage here refers to two previous s, 1857 and.
John nietz, which survey historic american schoolbooks in the context of the history of education. The national standard elementary spelling book by noah. I have between 50100 books ed in the late 1800s and early 1900s. A book is more likely to appeal to collectors, and therefore be worth more, if you have actually heard of. Find the elementary spelling book by webster, noah at biblio. Peales mastodon skeleton, in the childs own book of american geography. This collection includes over 6000 books and 4000 objects aesops artifacts, the largest. The elementary spelling book hardcover august 9 2015 for. This collection is not a comprehensive collection of all school books.
Being an improvement on the american spelling book by webster, noah and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The main types of materials included are primers, readers, spelling books. Your child will compile his own notebook while he learns spelling, handwriting, grammar, and vocabulary. With its distinctive blue cover, it earned the nickname the bluebacked speller and was. English language orthography and spelling glossaries, vocabularies, etc. 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. Noah websters speller offered simple guidelines for spelling and pronouncing american english words.
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