His bluebacked speller books taught five generations of american children how to spell. Elementary spelling book blue back speller by noah webster, 1969, pioneer historical society edition, in english. His bluebacked speller books taught five generations of american children how to spell and read. With its distinctive blue cover, it earned the nickname the bluebacked speller and was. I have recently discovered that there is the same book on show in a museum in vienna. Little did he know that this remarkable little gem would become the staple for parents and educators.
Vintage 1969 crossroads to charm book by wendy ward. Adams writes not strictly about teaching phonics, but that phonics can work well with the whole language approach to teaching reading. As the revolutionary war was ending in 1783, a former soldier in that conflict named noah webster published a book that was to have an enormous influence on american culture. The bluebacked speller forgotten intellectual legacy of. October 16, 1758 may 28, 1843 was an american lexicographer, textbook. Check out our antique speller book selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our childrens books shops. Internet archive bookreader the elementary spelling book. Aug 17, 2010 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. One of the earliest volumes of interest to western book collectors is cyclopedia, or an universal dictionary of the arts and sciences, which was written by ephraim chambers and published in. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at.
The bluebacked speller forgotten intellectual legacy of the american revolution. Elementary school textbooks 19001949 for sale in stock. Webster was instrumental in giving american english a dignity and vitality of its own. Use the search box above to find fond treasures from your childhood or that one book that has escaped your collection thus far. Jan 22, 2020 old school reading book schemes from schools in 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s. Buy a cheap copy of the original blue back speller. Editions of the original blue back speller by noah webster. Aug 29, 2014 the bluebacked speller forgotten intellectual legacy of the american revolution. The original blue back speller 9781929241163 by webster, noah and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available. I would recommend don potters website on spellingphonics as well as the book the abcs and all their tricks to go along with the elementary spelling book. Considered to be the thirdbest selling book of all time in america. See more ideas about school reading, school books, books.
The pendulum is starting to sway back to the phonics approach. Internet archive bookreader the elementary spellingbook. Blue back speller spellers were text books that taught students how to read, spell and pronounce words. Thinking and learning about print, a book published by phonics expert dr. But when it comes to a vintage or antique dictionary, the older and more outofdate a publication is the better. Koch when the widder biled the taters, cowcumbers and yerbs raly stiddily on yender fire by the chimbly, she left them unkivered. Choose from 500 different sets of blue spelling book flashcards on quizlet. All words of two or more syllables are separated into syllables. Apr 25, 2011 the great american educator noah webster first published a grammatical institute of the english language, otherwise known as the blue back speller, in 1783. Learn blue spelling book with free interactive flashcards.
June 10, 2004 it was this essay that motivated me to start teaching websters spelling book method of teaching reading and spelling. Websters bluebacked speller is the popular name, derived from the blue paper covers, of noah websters elementary spelling book, published continuously since 1783 under several titles. Being an improvement on the american spelling book. We have thousands of rare and antique treasures brought to you by our network of trusted sellers from all around the world. Webster, a nationalist, intended this book, eventually in conjunction with his dictionary, to develop an american form of english, with its own standard of spelling and pronunciation. The bluebacked speller forgotten intellectual legacy of the american revolution as the revolutionary war was ending in 1783, a former soldier in that conflict named noah webster published a book that was to have an enormous influence on american culture. Jennifer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Youll find a wide selection of schaum publications, inc. Antique and vintage dictionaries collectors weekly. If you prefer to purchase a hard back copy of a pre1829. Do you have any knowledge of the book, or would you be able to guide me in regards to getting the book evaluated or even auctioning it off.
I have had this book for a long time now and i am very interested in its worth. The original blue back speller vocabulary of a warrior originalbluespellervocabu. The original blue back speller by noah webster goodreads. Noah webster, american lexicographer known for his american spelling book 1783 and his american dictionary of the english language, 2 vol.
Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. Etsy will be dropping support for older versions of your web browser in the near future in order to ensure that user data remains secure. Book number two is lorna doone both vol i and ii in book written by r. Noah websterelementary spelling book 1880 blue back speller. I before e except after c, unless the sound is a, as in neighbor or weigh. He has been called the father of american scholarship and education. His goal was to provide a uniquely american, christcentered approach to training children.
This was not websters famous dictionary, which didnt arrive on the scene until 1828. Key moments in the history of teaching reading timeline created by rgard20. For additional items please see our recent additions page as well 7459n. October 16, 1758 may 28, 1843 was an american lexicographer, textbook pioneer, englishlanguage spelling reformer, political writer, editor, and prolific author. Webster, noah elementary spelling book 1880 american book company, new york 16mo over 5. The original blue back speller new york 1884 patriotic. Being an improvement on the american spelling book inc. Great deals on elementary school textbooks 19001949. For older remedial students prone to guessing, we recommend the uppercase. The great american educator noah webster first published a grammatical institute of the english language, otherwise known as the blue back speller, in. Even though webster meant for his speller to be used to teach children how to read phonics, we recommend that you use one of the more modern phonics curricula to teach reading.
What was the value of the blue blacked speller mcguffey. Websters bluebacked speller this is older than the 1824 edition and a bit different. Webster, a nationalist, intended this book, eventually in. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. Oct 25, 2002 the great american educator noah webster first published a grammatical institute of the english language, otherwise known as the blue back speller, in 1783. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Vintage 1876 school book sanders union speller english orthography orthoepy. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The new fun with dick and jane 1951 new basic readers hardcover. The very first lesson in the book can also be taught using the three stooges song. These are part of my very large collection of vintage school books. I dont want to catch any of you misspelling your words, now. Spelling books don wide interest website don potter. Websters speller begins with two sections entitled analysis of sounds in the english language and key to the pronunciation.
The book title is the elementary spelling book, by noah webster l. The bluebacked speller the blue back speller was the foundation of american literacy. Blackmore, published in 1893 and with illustrations by frank t. The bluebacked speller forgotten intellectual legacy of the. One of the earliest volumes of interest to western book collectors is cyclopedia, or an universal dictionary of the arts and sciences, which was written by ephraim chambers and published in london in 1728. The great american educator noah webster first published a grammatical institute of the english language, otherwise known as the blue back speller, in 1783. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. This book is commonly referred to as the blue back speller.
Alibris is one of the premier rare and outofprint book sites on the internet. The great american educator noah webster first publis. The elementary spelling book 1908 nice frontispiece. The book in question is the first volume of a grammatical institute of the english language. Key moments in the history of teaching reading timeline. For example, as stated above, an unsigned copy of f. See more ideas about vintage dog, vintage and dogs. Reading and spelling were taught quite differently for most of history, with a method that. Softcover te, pages may contain small markings and are lightly yellowed from age. Most of the reading selections impart useful knowledge or teach a moral lesson. Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris. This is a reprint of a book that america used for 150 years to teach school. An author signature by a significant and recognized writer can mean an increase in value of ten times or more the ordinary value of the book in most cases.
Little did he know that this remarkable little gem would become the staple for parents and educators for more than a century and would help to. Separate title pages for new england primer and elementary spelling book accessrestricteditem true addeddate 20140116 01. I was narvous and afeard theyd bile for an etarnity and arterwards thered be nothing to dreen, not a spumful left. One book is james carvel by winston churchill, published in 1899 and inside the front cover has been written cornelia wetmore chapell july 3rd, 1899. I have a few vintage spellers and workbooks from the 1930s to the early 60s. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. Used student textbooks for grades k12 the back pack. Elementary spelling book blueback speller 1969 edition.
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