Buchanan, James, fl. 1753-1773.
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A regular English syntax . Wherein is exhibited, the whole variety of English construction, properly exemplified. To which is added, The elegant Manner of arranging Words, and Members of Sentences. The Whole Reduced to Practice, for the Use of private young Gentlemen and Ladies, as well as of our most eminent Schools. By James Buchanan.
Buchanan, James, fl. 1753-1773.Date: M.DCC.LXVII. [1767]- E-books
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Lingu� Britannic� vera pronunciatio or, a new English dictionary. Containing I. An explanation of all English words used by the best writers; the various Senses of each Word being distinctly pointed out by Figures 1, 2, 3, &c. II. The Language from which each Word is derived. III. The part of Speech to which it belongs. IV. A supplement of upwards of 4000 proper names. In Which Every Word has not only the common Accent to denote the Emphasis of the Voice, but, in order to a just Pronunciation, every Syllable is marked with a long or short Accent to determine its Quantity; and the quiescent Letters, various sounds of Vowess, &c. are so distinguished, that any Person, Native or Foreigner, who can but read, may speedily acquire an accurate Pronunciation of the English Language. To the whole is prefixed a dissertation on the species of sounds, &c. with practical Observations on the various Powers and Formations of the Letters. A work intirely new, and designed for the Use of Schools, and of Foreigners, as well as Natives who would speak, read, and write English with Propriety and Accuracy. By James Buchanan.
Buchanan, James, fl. 1753-1773.Date: MDCCLVII. [1757]- E-books
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A regular English syntax . Wherein is exhibited, the whole variety of English construction, properly exemplified. To which is added, The elegant Manner of arranging Words, and Members of Sentences. The whole Reduced to Practice, for the Use of private young Gentlemen and Ladies, as well as of our most eminent Schools. By James Buchanan, Author of the New English Dictionary, British Grammar, British Spelling Book, &c.
Buchanan, James, fl. 1753-1773.Date: MDCCLXIX. [1769]- E-books
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The British grammar or, an essay, in four parts, towards speaking and writing the English language grammatically, and inditing elegantly, for the use of schools, and of private young gentlemen and ladies. [Three lines in Latin from Cicero].
Buchanan, James, fl. 1753-1773.Date: M,DCCLXXXIV. [1784]- E-books
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The complete English scholar. In three parts. Containing A new, short, and familiar Method of Instructing Children, and Perfecting Grown Persons in the English Tongue, and of Learning Grammar in general, without the Help of Latin. In Which The Various Lessons are adapted to convey the ruling Principles of Life, and mend the Heart at the same time that they enlighten the Understanding. By James Buchanan
Buchanan, James, fl. 1753-1773.Date: MDCCLIII. [1753]