In addition, this online collection also contains two works by dr. It lists other enters of act of congress in the front of the book. Published 1908 by american book company in new york, cincinnati etc. 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. Textbook collection of the minnesota historical society. 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.
It sold so well that webster was able to construct his new haven, connecticut. How much would and original elementary spelling book, written. Fun exercises fun exercises in spelling books, including word scrambles, word searches, and crossword puzzles, make. Being an improvement on the american spelling book sugimoto, unknown binding, 1887. The elementary spellingbook, being an improvement on the american spellingbook. Or go to childrens books of the 70s and 80s for more memories.
Donald potters noah websters spelling book method for teaching reading and spelling. English spelling and the movement to improve it part 1 of handbook of simplified spelling, simplified spelling board. Noah webster webster, noah, 17581843 the online books page. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The elementary spelling book revised and adapted to the youth of the southern confederacy, interspersed with bible readings on domestic slavery by fleming, robert, 1797 1880. Antique elementary spelling book copyright 1880 the. The elementary selling book being an improvement on the. Webster, and louisa webster, surviving children of the late noah webster, ll. Elementary spelling book author webster, noah book condition used poor quantity available 1 edition revised edition binding hardcover publisher american book place of publication new york date published 1880 keywords blue back speller.
Noah websterelementary spelling book 1880 blue back speller. Description front cover of the elementary spelling book. Description 1 noah websters elementary spelling book 1829, 1848. How much would and original elementary spelling book. Twenty years ago i found two copies of this book in its 1908 printing.
Noah websters speller offered simple guidelines for spelling and pronouncing american english words. The elementary spelling book by noah webster, circa 1845 add to set contact us about this share summary. The elementary spelling book 1908 nice frontispiece. The elementary spelling book revised and adapted to the youth of the southern confederacy, interspersed with bible readings on domestic slavery by fleming, robert, 17971880. The answers to the above questions are found in the textbooks of the era. Elementary spelling book by noah webster hardcover. 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.
It was one of the elementary education acts 1870 to 1893. The elementary new spelling book, being an improvement on the the latest revised edition, osaka, sekizenkwan, meiji 20 1887, 12mo 5 14 x 7 12 in x 19 cm, entirely in english except for a japanese language colophon, white printed paper. 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, american book co, unknown binding, 1880. 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. Trusted by teachers and parents for over 30 years, school zones spelling workbooks will help boost your kids spelling skills. The elementary spelling book by noah webster, circa 1845.
The case for simplified spelling part 2 of handbook of simplified spelling, simplified spelling board. I have a old spelling book in 1880 and 1908,where can i go to see its value. Pulaski is full of historical old relics, dilapidated railroad stations, empty storefronts, abandoned factories. Tom browns school days caxton edition 1886 book victorian england classic novel. A copy of an eighthgrade exam from that year shows testtaking wasnt so easy for those early20thcentury students. An adaptation of noah websters 1908 elementary spelling book for 21st century. 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. Hans elektronisches buch is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The elementary spelling book hardcover august 9 2015 for sale. Noah websters spelling book method for teaching reading. The revised edition was first sold in the united states in the late 1850s. The elementary spelling book being an improvement on the american spelling book. Three years after its first publication webster changed the title to its current title. The elementary spellingbook, being an improvement on the american spelling book the national standard author. Previous elementary education acts had not required and allowed potential difficulties in the drawing up of byelaws on school attendance by local school boards. The elementary spellingbook, being an improvement on the. This meant that the peopleatlarge must control the language. By noah webster, osaka, seikizenkwan, 1887 webster, noah. If you want a sampling of those books, find any of the eclectic education series mcguffeys readers, rays arithmetic, etc. The elementary spelling book, being an improvement on the american spelling book. Being an improvement on the american spelling book by noah webster online at alibris.
The 19th century schoolbooks collection contains schoolbooks from the nietz old textbook collection. The elementary spelling book first appeared in the united states in the late 1820 and came to be know popularly as the bluebacked speller. Being an improvement on the american spelling book paperback or softback by webster, noah and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Fun exercises fun exercises in spelling books, including word scrambles, word searches, and crossword puzzles, make learning how to spell more enjoyable. Spelling workbooks for kids school zone school zone. These will typically sell higher in a vintage book store or private sale compared to an auction. A sequel to websters elementary spelling book, or, a speller and definer. While it incorporated material from earlier spellers of british origins, it was the first of the american spellers and was widely imitated and copied. Noah webster webster, noah, 17581843 the online books. The elementary education act 1880 was an act of the parliament of the united kingdom which extended the elementary education act 1870. The revised edition of the elementary spelling book webster, by noah webster, l.
How much would and original elementary spelling book, written by noah webster, ll. The very first lesson in the book can also be taught using the three stooges song. I have a revised edition of the elementary spelling book webster. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. May 09, 2007 i have a old spelling book in 1880 and 1908,where can i go to see its value. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The elementary spelling book 1908 edition open library. Sold by all the principal booksellers throughout the united states of america and its territories. Mar 28, 2011 the elementary spelling book fable i, of the boy who stole apples a few weeks ago i went to pulaski, va. Antique elementary spelling book copyright 1880 the national.
Being an improvement on the american spelling book d. The elementary spellingbook, being an improvement on the american spelling book, revised edition. Webster, noah elementary spelling book 1880 american book company, new york 16mo over 5. The elementary new spellingbook, being an improvement on the. Here is a nice original victorian edition of the book, the caxton edition of 1886. John nietz, which survey historic american schoolbooks in the context of the history of education. Known by its colored cover, websters bluebacked speller remained popular for more than 100 years. Old fashioned education and accelerated achievement are two of the current curriculums that are using those textbooks for homeschool children my own included. The elementary spelling book 1908 nice frontispiece noah webster on. We have new and used copies available, in 18 editions.
This is an antique elementary school spelling book. When i opened the book and saw that it was published in the 1880s by the american book company, my heart started pounding. The elementary spelling book, being an improvement of the american spellingbook. Now at last i have arrived back at the 1880 original. The elementary new spelling book, being an improvement on the the. I have a revised edition of the elementary spelling book. Mar 08, 2006 the answers to the above questions are found in the textbooks of the era. Being the first part of a grammatical institute of the english language. Lesslie, 1833 page images at hathitrust webster, noah, 17581843. The national standard elementary spelling book by noah. Anon another spelling standard, journal of education, vol.
I would recommend don potters website on spelling phonics as well as the book the abcs and all their tricks to go along with the elementary spelling book. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. School reading books of the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s a visual database for all those books you forgot. Continue your childs education with school zones online learning curriculum on. 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. Noah websters the american spelling book websters speller was first published in 1783 under the title the grammatical institute, part 1.
Using a combination of spelling books and vocabulary skills books is an easy way to create a comprehensive lesson that enhances a childs reading ability. Examples concerning the same, and an enquiry into its uses and induced a philadelphia typefounder to cut type for it, but this scheme was too extravagant to be adopted anywhere, or to have any appreciable influence upon spelling. The elementary new spelling book, being an improvement on the latest revised edition. The elementary spelling book fable i, of the boy who stole apples. The elementary selling book being an improvement on the american spelling book hardcover 1880. Unfollow elementary spelling book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The elementary spelling book, being an improvement on the.
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