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Frontispiece from The American Spelling Book by Noah Webster, Boston
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Frontispiece from The American Spelling Book by Noah Webster, Boston
5954169 Frontispiece from The American Spelling Book by Noah Webster, Boston, 1789 (print) by American School, (18th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; (add.info.: The American spelling book, containing an easy standard of pronunciation : being the first part of a grammatical institute of the English language
Webster, Noah, 1758-1843.
Printed at Boston by Isaiah Thomas and Ebenezer T. Andrews.); eCourtesy, American Antiquarian Society; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22335162
© Courtesy, American Antiquarian Society / Bridgeman Images
Accent Colonisation Frontispiece Grammar Language New England Primer Spelling Standard Textbook Title Page Titlepage English Language Pronunciation Standardised
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This print showcases the frontispiece from "The American Spelling Book" by Noah Webster, published in Boston in 1789. The image is a testament to the rich history of education and language development in early America. In this intricate illustration, we see a portrait of Noah Webster himself, the renowned author and educator who played a crucial role in shaping American English. Surrounding his portrait are various symbols representing knowledge, literacy, and communication. The title page proudly displays the book's purpose: to provide an easy standard of pronunciation for learners of English. As we delve into the details of this print, we can appreciate its significance as both a historical artifact and a work of art. It offers us insight into colonial America's educational landscape while highlighting Webster's dedication to establishing standardized spelling rules that would shape American English for generations to come. This print serves as a reminder of how language has evolved over time and how influential figures like Noah Webster have contributed to its development. It invites us to reflect on the importance of education and communication in society while reminding us that even centuries-old texts can still hold relevance today. Overall, this stunning frontispiece captures not only the essence of "The American Spelling Book" but also encapsulates an important chapter in American literary history.
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