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- A Selection of miscellaneous pieces, in verse and prose., Respectfully dedicated to the youth of both sexes. : Part I[-II].
- The English reader; or, Pieces in prose and poetry, selected from the best writers., Designed to assist young persons to read with propriety and effect; to improve their language and sentiments; and to inculcate some of the most important principles of piety and virtue. : With a few preliminary observations on the principles of good reading., By Lindley Murray. Author of an English grammar, &c.
- The Young gentleman and lady's monitor, and English teacher's assistant;, being a collection of select pieces from our best modern writers: calculated to eradicate vulgar prejudices and rusticity of manners; improve the understanding; rectify the will; purify the passions; direct the minds of youth to the pursuit of proper objects; and to facilitate their reading, writing, and speaking the English language, with elegance and propriety. : Particularly adapted for the use of our eminent schools ..., By J. Hamilton Moore, author of the Practical navigator and Seaman's new daily assistant.
- The young gentleman and lady's assistant;, partly original, but chiefly compiled from the works of the most celebrated modern authors; calculated to instruct youth in the priciples of useful knowledge: : in five parts, viz. geography, natural-history, elocution, poetry, --and miscellany. : To which is annexed --a short system of practical arithmetic; wherein every example is wrought at large, and the whole, including the money of the United States, rendered easy to the meanest capacity. : This work, is divided into small sections for the convenience of schools., By Donald Fraser, school-master, New-York.
- The young gentleman and lady's assistant;, containing, I. Geography, II. Natural history, III. Rhetoric, IV. Miscellany. : To which is added, a short, but complete system of practical arithmetic; wherein the money of the United States of America, is rendered easy to the perception of youth. : This work is divided into small sections, for the convenience of schools., By Donald Fraser, author of the Columbian monitor.
- The English reader: or Pieces in prose and poetry, selected from the best writers., Designed to assist young persons to read with propriety and effect; to improve their language and sentiments, and to inculcate some of the most important principles of piety and virtue. : With a few preliminary observations on the principles of good reading., By Lindley Murray, author of "English grammar adapted to the different classes of learners," &c. ; From the latest English edition.
- Sequel to the English reader: or, Elegant selections. In prose and poetry., Designed to improve the highest class of learners, in reading; to establish a taste for the just and accurate composition; and to promote the interests of piety and virtue., By Lindley Murray, author of "English grammar adapted to the different classes of learners." ; From the third English edition, enlarged and improved.
- The English reader: or, Pieces in prose and poetry, selected from the best writers., Designed to assist young persons to read with propriety and effect; to improve their language and sentiments; and to inculcate some of the most important principles of piety and virtue. : With a few preliminary observations on the principles of good reading., By Lindley Murray, author of "English grammar, adapted to the different classes of learners," &c. ; From the latest English edition.
- The English reader, or, Pieces in prose and poetry, selected from the best writers., Designed to assist young persons to read with propriety and effect; to improve their language and sentiments; and to inculcate some of the most important principles of piety and virtue. : With a few preliminary observations on the principles of good reading., By Lindley Murray. Author of "English grammar, adapted to the different classes of learners," &c.
- The English reader: or, Pieces in prose and poetry, selected from the best writers., Designed to assist young persons to read with propriety and effect; to improve their language and sentiments; and to inculcate some of the most important principles of piety and virtue. : With a few preliminary observations on the principles of good reading ., By Lindley Murray, author of an English grammar, &c. &c.
- Miranda, or The discovery., A tale. : To which are added, Chariessa, or A pattern for her sex. : Also, an orginal [sic] story, founded on a fact. : Being a pleasing companion for young gentlemen and ladies.
- The English reader; or, Pieces in prose and poetry, selected from the best writers., Designed to assist young persons to read with propriety and effect; to improve their language and sentiments and to inculcate some of the most important principles of piety and virtue. : With a few preliminary observations on the principles of good reading., By Lindley Murray, author of and English grammar, &c.
- The English reader; or, Pieces in prose and poetry, selected from the best writers., Designed to assist young persons to read with propriety and effect; to improve their language and sentiments, and to inculcate some of the most important principles of piety and virtue: : with a few preliminary observations on the principles of good reading., By Lindley Murray, author of an English grammar, &c.
- The Moral story teller., Uniting pleasure with instruction. : Nothing is inserted that has not its foundation in truth.
- The English reader; or Pieces in prose and poetry, selected from the best writers., Designed to assist young persons to read with propriety and effect; to improve their language and sentiments and to inculcate some of the most important principles of piety and virtue. : With a few preliminary observations on the principles of good reading., By Lindley Murray, author of an English grammar, &c.
- An American selection of lessons, in reading and speaking,, calculated to improve the minds and refine the taste of youth: : to which are prefixed rules in elocution, and directions for expressing the principal passions of the mind. : Being the third part of A grammatical institute of the English language., By Noah Webster, Jun. author of "Dissertations on the English language, Collection of essays and fugitive writings," "The prompter," &c.
- The Flowers of modern travels;, being elegant, entertaining and instructive extracts,, selected from the works of the most celebrated travellers; such as Lord Lyttleton, Sir W. Hamilton, Baron de Tott, Dr. Johnson, Dr. Moore, Dr. Troil, Addison, Brydone, Cox, Wraxall, Savary, Topham, Sherlock, Douglas, Swinburne, Lady M.W. Montague, &c. &c. ; Intended chiefly for young people of both sexes. ; By the Rev. John Adams, A.M. ; [Two lines of quotations; four lines of poetry] ; Vol I [-II].
- The Gentleman's pocket library., Containing, 1. The principles of politeness. 2. The economy of human life. 3. Rochefoucauld's Moral reflections. 4. Lavater's Aphorisms on man. 5. The polite philosopher. 6. The way to wealth, by Dr. Franklin. 7. Select sentences. 8. Detached sentences. 9. Old Italian, Spanish and English proverbs. 10. A tablet of memory.
- The Beauties of poetry.
- The Columbian reader;, containing a new and choice collection of discriptive, narrative, argumentative, pathetic, humorous, and entertaining pieces. : Together with speeches, orations, addresses, & harangues : to which is added, a new collection of dialogues. : Designed for the use of schools.
- The English reader: or Pieces in prose and poetry, selected from the best writers., Designed to assist young persons, to read with propriety and effect: to improve their language and sentiments: and to inculcate some of the most important principles of piety and virtue. : With a few preliminary observations on the principles of good reading., By Lindley Murray, author of "English grammar," &c. &c.
- The English reader: or Pieces in prose and poetry, selected from the best writers., Designed to assist young persons to read with propriety and effect; to improve their language and sentiments; and to inculcate some of the most important principles of piety and virtue. : With a few preliminary observations on the principles of good reading., By Lindley Murray, author of "English grammar adapted to the different classes of learners," &c.
- Sequel to the English reader: or, Elegant selections in prose and poetry., Designed to improve the highest class of learners in reading; to establish a taste for just and accurate composition; and to promote the interests of piety and virtue., By Lindley Murray, author of "English grammar adapted to the different classes of learners," &c. ; From the third English edition, enlarged and improved.
- Introduction to the English reader: or A selection of pieces, in prose and poetry;, calculated to improve the younger classes of learners, in reading; and to imbue their minds with the love of virtue. : With rules and observations for assisting children to read with propriety., By Lindley Murray, author of "English grammar, adapted to the different classes of learners," &c.
- The American speaker;, a selection of popular, parliamentary and forensic eloquence; : particularly calculated for the seminaries in the United States.
- Sequel to the English reader: or, Elegant selections in prose and poetry., Designed to improve the highest class of learners, in reading; to establish a taste for just and accurate composition; and to promote the interests of piety and virtue., By Lindley Murray, author of "English grammar adapted to the different classes of learners," &c.
- A Collection of voyages and travels,, containing I. The voyage of Peter Kolben, A.M. to the Cape of Good Hope. II. A voyage to China, by Lewis Le Compte. III. Anecdotes of the elephant, from W[olf's] Travels.
- The American preceptor;, being a new selection of lessons for reading and speaking: designed for the use of schools., By Caleb Bingham, A.M. Author of the Columbian orator, Child's companion, &c. ; [One line of quotation] ; Published according to act of Congress.
- Introduction to the English reader: or, A selection of pieces in prose and poetry;, calculated to improve the younger classes of learners, in reading; and to imbue their minds with the love of virtue. : With rules and observations for assisting children to read with propriety. : From the seventh English edition, improved by the author., By Lindley Murray, author of "English grammar, adapted to the different classes of learners," &c.
- The English reader: or, Pieces in prose and poetry, selected from the best writers., Designed to assist young persons to read with propriety and effect; to improve their language and sentinments; and to inculcate some of the most important principles of piety and virtue. : With a few preliminary observations on the principles of good reading., By Lindley Murray, author of an English grammar, &c. &c. ; From the latest English edition.
- The Beauties of happiness., By J. Adams, A.M. author of The elements of useful knowledge, Studies of natural philosophy, Arts and sciences, &c. &c. ; With some additions, arranged under their proper heads, by the publisher, calculated for instruction and amusement of the youth of both sexes, so that they may become in a future day useful members of society.
- Sequel to the English reader: or, Elegant selections in prose and poetry., Designed to improve the highest class of learners in reading, to establish a taste for just and accurate composition; and to promote the interests of piety and virtue., By Lindley Murray, author of an "English grammar adapted to the different classes of learners," &c. ; Stereotyped from the fourth English edition, by B. and J. Collins.
- The English reader: or, Pieces in prose and poetry, selected from the best writers., Designed to assist young persons to read with propriety and effect; to improve their language and sentiments; and to inculcate some of the most important principles of piety and virtue. : With a few preliminary observations on the principles of good reading., By Lindley Murray, author of an English grammar, &c. &c.
- The English reader: or, Pieces in prose and poetry, selected from the best writers., Designed to assist young persons to read with propriety and effect; to improve their language and sentiments; and to inculcate some of the most important principles of piety and virtue. : With a few preliminary observations on the principles of good reading., By Lindley Murray, author of an English grammar, &c. &c. ; From the latest edition.
- The understanding reader; or, Knowledge before oratory., Being a new selection of lessons, suited to the understandings and the capacities of youth, and designed for their improvement, I. In reading. II. In the definition of words. III. In spelling, particularly, compound and derivative words. : In a method wholly different from any thing of the kind ever before published., By Daniel Adams, M.B. author of The scholar's arithmetic, Thorough scholar, &c.
- The looking-glass for the mind; or Intellectual mirror., Being an elegant collection of the most delightful little stories, and interesting tales,, chiefly translated from that much admired work, L'Ami des enfans.
- English songs, and other small poems, by Barry Cornwall
- A Real treasure for the pious mind., Compiled by a lady of Connecticut. ; From the collections and writings of the Countess of Huntingdon, Mrs. Rowe, Miss Harvey, Mr. Perin, and Mr. Smith.
- The Children's miscellany:, in which is included The history of little Jack; by Thomas Day, Esq. Author of The history of Sandford and Merton. : [Four lines from Dryden]
- The Ladies' literary companion; or A collection of essays, adapted for the instruction and amusement of the female sex., [Three lines of verse]
- The Modern story teller., Contents. The history of the three brothers. The history of the three sisters. The contrast. Fatal effects of delay. The nosegay. Courage inspired by friendship. And, The diverting history of John Gilpin. : Embellished with engravings.
- Fruits of retirement: or Miscellaneous poems, moral and divine., Being some contemplations, letters, &c. written on variety of subjects and occasions., By Mary Mollineux, late of Leverpool [sic], deceased. ; To which is prefixed, some account of the author. ; [Two lines from Exodus]
- The American reader:, Containing a selection of narration, harangues, addresses, orations, dialogues, odes, hymns, poems, &c. : Designed for the use of schools: : Together with a short introduction., By John Hubbard.
- Introduction to the English reader: or, A selection of pieces, in prose and poetry;, calculated to improve the younger classes of learners in reading; and to imbue their minds with the love of virtue. : To which are added rules and observations for assisting children to read with propriety. : From the last English edition., By Lindley Murray, author of an English grammar, &c. &c.
- Introduction to the English reader: or A selection of pieces, in prose and poetry;, calculated to improve the younger classes of learners, in reading; and to imbue their minds with the love of virtue. : With rules and observations for assisting children to read with propriety., By Lindley Murray, author of "English grammar, adapted to the different classes of learners," &c.
- The British album., A collection of poems. : [Three lines of anonymous verse]
- Introduction to the English reader: or, A selection of pieces in prose and poetry;, calculated to improve the younger classes of learners, in reading; and to imbue their minds with the love of virtue. : With rules and observations for assisting children to read with propriety. : From the 7th English edition, improved by the author., By Lindley Murray, author of "English grammar, adapted to the different classes of learners," &c.
- Beauties of the muses: or, Select sentimental poems and elegies,, viz. I. The hermit. By Dr. Parnell. II. Elegy in a church yard. By Mr. Gray. III. The traveller. By Dr. Goldsmith. IV. Death. A poem. By Dr. Porteus. V. Deserted village. By Dr. Goldsmith. VI. Hermit of the dale. By ditto. VII. Futurity. Extract from Dr. Dodd. : [Two lines of text] : Illustrated with beautiful engravings.
- Introduction to the English reader: or, A selection of pieces, in prose and poetry;, calculated to improve the younger classes of learners, in reading; and to imbue their minds with the love of virtue. : With rules and observations for assisting children to read with propriety, By Lindley Murray, author of "English grammar, adapted to the different classes of learners," &c.
- Fruits of retirement: or, Miscellaneous poems, moral and divine., Being contemplations, letters, &c. Written on a variety of subjects and occasions., By Mary Mollineux, late of Liverpool, deceased. ; To which is prefixed, some account of the author. ; [Two lines from Exodus]