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A compendious way of teaching antient and modern languages , formerly practised by the learned Tanaquil Faber; and now with little alteration, successfully executed in London: with observations on the same subject by several eminent men, viz. Roger Ascham, Richard Carew, Mr. Milton, Mr. Lock, &c. With an account of the education of the Dauphine, and of his sons, the Duke of Burgundy, Anton, and Berry; with the Marchioness of Lambert's letter to her son. To which is added, an essay on rational grammar. The third edition very much enlarg'd. By J. T. Philipps, preceptor to His Royal Highness Prince William, Duke of Cumberland.
Le F�evre, Tannegui, 1615-1672.Date: 1728
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Plan of the school at Carrickmacross under the direction of the Rev. Mr. Carpendale
Carpendale, Thomas, 1754 or 5-1817.Date: MDCCLXXXI. [1781]
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Plan of a new method for teaching languages or, a new treatise on the manner in which languages, ... should be taught. By Mr. Huguenin du Mitand, ..
Huguenin Du Mitand, LouisDate: 1778
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An essay upon the education of youth in grammar-schools . In which the vulgar method of teaching is examined, and a new one proposed, for the more easy and speedy training up of youth to the knowledge of the learned languages; together with history, chronology, geography, &c. By John Clarke, master of the Publick Grammar-School in Hull.
John ClarkeDate: 1720
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An introduction to the English language and learning . In three parts. ... By Benjamin Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: 1757