Reading - Early works to 1800

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Lectures on the art of reading First Part: Containing The Art of Reading Prose. By Thomas Sheridan, A.M. Author of Lectures on Elocution, British Education, &c.
Sheridan, Thomas, 1719-1788.Date: MDCCLXXV. [1775]
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A new introduction to reading or, a collection of easy lessons, Arranged on an improved Plan; calculated to acquire with ease a theory of speech, and to facilitate the improvement of youth. Designed as an introduction to The speaker. The fourth edition, corrected. Compiled by the publisher.
Date: 1795
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An introductory essay on the art of reading, and speaking in public, part first and second In which an investigation of the principles of written language is attempted. By Samuel Whyte, principal of the English grammar and Classic-School.
Whyte, S. (Samuel), 1733-1811.Date: 1800
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Elements of English Being a new method of teaching the whole art of reading, both with regard to pronunciation and spelling. Part the first. By Thomas Sheridan, A.M.
Thomas SheridanDate: MDCCLXXXVI. [1786]
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Rudiments of reading . A new way to reading made easy being a child's first book, upon an improved plan, for schools and families. By a clergyman.
Date: MDCCXCIV. [1794]