The American Spelling Book: Containing the Rudiments of the English Language, for the Use of Schools in the United States (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Noah Webster

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266591701 ISBN 13: 9780266591702

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the sounds and everyday virtues that shaped early American education.

This edition collects practical guidance on pronunciation and moral instruction from Noah Webster’s classic spelling book, offering clear rules and example words to help learners speak with confidence.

The book blends practical language lessons with timeless values. Readers will encounter Easy Standards of Pronunciation, short moral lessons on humility, mercy, peace, purity, anger, revenge, and more, plus short fables that illustrate practical wisdom. It also includes traditional dialogues about honesty, charity, and frugality, designed for use in school and home study.

• Clear pronunciation rules and example words to guide learners
• Short, relatable lessons on virtues and everyday behavior
• Fables and dialogues that reinforce moral thinking
• Practical advice on honesty, charity, and prudent living

Ideal for students and curious readers interested in early American education and language instruction, as well as families using classic texts for home study.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266591701
• ISBN 13: 9780266591702
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 170