Before publishing his american dictionary of the english language, he produced a series of spelling books including the one. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. The exact date it was reprinted republisihed is not stated. This form of websters spelling book was first published in 1829. Elementary spelling book by noah webster, antique 1800s kids schoolbook, american spelling book for children, hard cover illustrated book bobocollected. Noah webster webster, noah, 17581843 the online books. Here is a link to a pdf version of dons webster spelling book method for the twentyfirst century. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. He has been called the father of american scholarship and education.
Links to websters speller and other spellers are at don potters spelling book page. Pioneer families on the frontiers taught their children to read from it. His goal was to provide a uniquely american, christcentered approach to training children. On being american 1967, selections from his writings.
I have taken the liberty to make a few minor changes to the syllabary. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Noah websters spelling book method for teaching reading and. Being an improvement on the american spelling book noah webster full view 1839. While elementary school teachers have done a thorough job of. October 16, 1758 may 28, 1843, was a lexicographer, textbook pioneer, englishlanguage spelling reformer, political writer, editor, and prolific author.
The elementary spelling book, 1908 facsimile, by noah webster. Noah webster, american lexicographer known for his american spelling book 1783 and his american dictionary of the english language, 2 vol. This syllabary is based on noah websters 1908 elementary spelling book. Noah webster simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Noah webster 17581843 websters innovations, perfecting. The elementary spelling book is an ideal tool for home education, personal tutoring, private schools, or just to supplement public education. Don worked several years typing and editing websters 1908 elementary spelling book for use today. Noah webster s book is fascinating reading for todays students and teachers alike, as well as for the average citizen, as there is much to learn from it. Jun 14, 2017 this is a teacher training video explaining the use of noah webster s syllabary in mr. 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. Antique elementary spelling book copyright 1880 the national. He came of age during the american revolution and was instrumental in developing education in early america.
Noah webster s speller offered simple guidelines for spelling and pronouncing american english words. The elementary spelling book 1908 nice frontispiece. Noah websters book is fascinating reading for todays students and teachers alike, as well as for the average citizen, as there is much to learn from it. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. The webster spelling book, commonly called the bluebacked speller, was originally published in 1788, revised as the american spelling book in 1829, and revised by webster again in 1841 as the elementary spelling book. This meant that the peopleatlarge must control the language. Noah webster reforms the teaching of english in the united. October 16, 1758 may 28, 1843 was an american lexicographer, textbook pioneer, englishlanguage spelling reformer, political writer, editor, and prolific author. Noah webster was born in west hartford, connecticut in 1758.
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Most people called it the bluebacked speller because of its blue cover, and for the next one hundred years, webster s book taught children how to read, spell, and pronounce words. Noah webster was a famous american lexicographer, political writer, editor and english language spelling reformer. The great american educator noah webster first publis. 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. It sold so well that webster was able to construct his new haven, connecticut. Antique elementary spelling book, noah webster the national standard 1908. Noah webster biography childhood, life achievements. The first american best seller was noah websters the elementary spelling book, known as the bluebacked speller, printed in 1783, and used as late as 1900, it sold a million copies a year as early as 1855. Websters spelling book method for teaching reading and. Known by its colored cover, webster s bluebacked speller remained popular for more than 100 years. Noah webster books list of books by author noah webster.
Noah webster webster, noah, 17581843 the online books page. Donald potters noah webster s spelling book method for teaching reading and spelling. Websters spelling book method for teaching reading and spelling. Elementary spelling book by noah webster, antique 1800s kids schoolbook, american spelling book for children, hard cover illustrated book. Antique elementary spelling book, noah webster, the national standard 1908 vg. Donald potters noah websters spelling book method for teaching reading and spelling. Noah websters spelling book method for teaching reading. Johns hopkins press, 1947, also by william currie page images at hathitrust webster, noah, 17581843. The first person to write a dictionary of american english and permanently alter the spelling of american english, noah webster through his spelling book taught millions of american children to read for the first halfcentury of the republic and millions more to spell for the following halfcentury. The elementary spelling book by webster, noah and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. His book contained seventy thousand words, of which twelve thousand had never appeared in a published dictionary before. Webster, noah 17581843 the first person to write a dictionary of american english and permanently alter the spelling of american english, noah webster 1 through his spelling book taught millions of american children to read for the first halfcentury of the republic and millions more to spe.
Most people called it the bluebacked speller because of its blue cover and, for the next one hundred years, webster s book taught children how to read, spell, and pronounce words. The american spelling book by noah webster, hardcover. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. There is a free pdf edition available on the spelling book resource page of my website. Also when they shall be afraid of that which is high, and fears shall be in the way, and the almond tree shall flourish, and the grasshopper shall be a burden, and desire shall fail. Being an improvement on the father of american scholarship and education, american lexicographer noah webster 17581843 was an author whose astonishingly prolific career included numerous textbooks for elementary education. Teacher a supplement to the elementary spelling book by. Noah webster and the dream of a common language connecticut. Online the elementary spelling book by webster noah webster, noah ebook pdf download. Oct 07, 2014 noah webster and moving away from british english october 7, 2014 melissa 7 comments eliminating the unnecessary u, many duplicate consonants, the redundant e, converting diphthongs into simple vowels and turning the combination of e and r at the end of a word the right way around, americans significantly changed the spelling of many english words. This is a teacher training video explaining the use of noah websters syllabary in mr. Apr 04, 2020 the elementary spelling book by noah webster. The american spelling book, containing an easy standard of pronunciation.
His dictionary was first published in 1828 as an american dictionary of the english language. Webster was instrumental in giving american english a dignity and vitality of its own. It is a hardcover book with greenish blue cover and red spine, 174 pages, published by american book company. Known by its colored cover, websters bluebacked speller remained popular for more than 100 years. Being an improvement on the american spelling book noah webster full view 1846. Noah webster 1758 1843, was a lexicographer and a language reformer. Ageappropriate lessons taught schoolchildren to read and write, helping to define and unify american language. The elementary spelling book by webster noah webster, noah doc. Though the book went through hundreds of editions, this replica edition represents the last, greatest, and arguably the most influential one. This edition of websters spelling book is a reprint of an 1866 edition, but the type has been enlarged. As a spelling reformer, webster believed that english spelling rules were unnecessarily complex, so.
The great american educator noah webster first published a grammatical institute of the english language, otherwise known as the blue back speller, in 1783. Noah webster article about noah webster by the free. For over a century this book has provided america with a standardize system of spelling, grammar and word usage. Noah websters spelling book method for teaching reading and spelling march 14, 2014 announcement i am delighted to announce the publication of noah websters spelling book method of teaching reading and spelling. 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. Teacher a supplement to the elementary spelling book by noah. Down to 1889, 62,000,000 copies of the book had been sold. Noah webster reforms the teaching of english in the united states.
Noah webster article about noah webster by the free dictionary. While it may be inappropriate to resurrect it as an official school text, it certainly has a place in every school library. Websters basic textbook, first called the first part of the grammatical institute of the english language and later the american spelling book, became, in 1829, the elementary spelling book. Oct 16, 2018 26 of noah websters spelling changes that didnt catch on. This biography provides detailed information about his. To which is added, by way of appendix, an essay on a reformed mode of spelling, with dr. Noah webster and moving away from british english october 7, 2014 melissa 7 comments eliminating the unnecessary u, many duplicate consonants, the redundant e, converting diphthongs into simple vowels and turning the combination of e and r at the end of a word the right way around, americans significantly changed the spelling of many english words. Being an improvement on the american spelling book by noah webster online at alibris. The elementary spelling book by webster noah webster, noah mobipocket. His bluebacked speller books taught five generations of american children how to spell and read.
Containing the rudiments of the english language for the use of schools in the united states by noah webster 1836 edition online, the famous blue. The first part, often revised, was his famous elementary spelling book, or bluebacked speller, with which he helped to standardize american spelling. This edition of websters spelling book is a reprint of an 1866 edition, but the type has been enlarged and many portions have been retypeset in modern type. This is a reprint of the original 1908 printing, identical in every way, except new condition. We have new and used copies available, in 18 editions. Webster s basic textbook, first called the first part of the grammatical institute of the english language and later the american spelling book, became, in 1829, the elementary spelling book. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. May 28, 2019 detail of a lesson from the american spelling book by noah webster websters words it was clear that he had a gift for language, so his parents arranged for him to be tutored and in 1774, at the age of 16, he enrolled at yale college. 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. Noah websters speller offered simple guidelines for spelling and pronouncing american english words. Antique elementary spelling book copyright 1880 the.
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