Fisher, Ann

ID 1092
Last Name Fisher
First Name Ann
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Gender Female
Date of Birth 1719-12-09
Date of Death 1778-04-25
Place of Birth Lorton
Place of Death Newcastle
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Author A practical new grammar, with exercises of bad English: or, an easy guide to speaking and writing the English language properly and correctly. Containing, I. Orthography; or True Spelling, which treats of the Sounds and Uses of the several Letters in all Positions; of the Division of Words into Syllables, and the Use of Points. II. Prosody; Or the Art of Pronouncing Syllables in Words truly, with tables of Words properly accented. III. Etymology; or the Kinds of Words, which explains the several Parts of Speech; their Derivations and different Endings; Change and Likeness to one another. IV. Syntax; or Construction, which teaches how to connect Words aright in a Sentence, or Sentences together. To which is added, a curious and useful appendix. The thirteenth edition, enlarged and much improved. By A. Fisher. 1771
Author An accurate new spelling dictionary and complete English expositor : containing a much larger collection of words than any book of the kind and price extant, the adverbs in ly only excepted. And shewing how the same are to be written correctly, and pronounced properly; with the various meanings and significations of each word. To which is annexed an entire new dictionary of all the heathen gods and goddesses: and also of the most illustrious heroes treated by Homer, Virgil, Ovid, and other antient poets: with a summary account of their origin, descent, exploits, &c. To the whole is prefixed, a compendious, valuable grammar of the English language 1772
Author An accurate new spelling dictionary, and expositor of the English language. Containing a much larger collection of modern words than any book of the kind and price extant: and shewing how the same are to be written correctly, and pronounced properly; with the different meanings or significations of each word. To which is added, an entire new dictionary of all the Heathen Gods and Goddesses: and also of the most illustrious heroes treated of by Homer, Virgil, Ovid, and other antient poets: with a summary account of their origin, descent, expolits, &c. To the whole is prefixed, a compendious, practical grammar of the English language. By A. Fisher, author of the practical new English grammar, with exercises of bad English: the new English tutor, calculated for the new method of teaching, &c. The second edition, much improved. 1773
Author The New English Tutor: or, Modern Preceptor. Consisting of Orthography (or the Art of Spelling and Reading) digested into a practical System, under a few plain early Rules, which any Child must be capable of retaining. Observations on the particular Powers of Letters, and such as vary in their Uses and Sounds, according to their different Positions, the Uses of the quiescent Letters, &c. All exemplified by Lessons, or Exercises under them, methodized to advance a Learner in the readiest Manner to read a modern Author. Also, A Practical Abstract of English Grammar. This Work is beautified with elegant Cuts, representing such Vices as Children are most addicted to, and such Virtues as should be first inculcated: Likewise several Fable Cuts, with striking Lessons, referring to each particular Passion, &c. The third edition, much improved and enlarged. By A. Fisher, Author of the New English Grammar with Exercises of bad English. The third edition. Much improved and enlarged. 1774
Publisher The New English Tutor: or, Modern Preceptor. Consisting of Orthography (or the Art of Spelling and Reading) digested into a practical System, under a few plain early Rules, which any Child must be capable of retaining. Observations on the particular Powers of Letters, and such as vary in their Uses and Sounds, according to their different Positions, the Uses of the quiescent Letters, &c. All exemplified by Lessons, or Exercises under them, methodized to advance a Learner in the readiest Manner to read a modern Author. Also, A Practical Abstract of English Grammar. This Work is beautified with elegant Cuts, representing such Vices as Children are most addicted to, and such Virtues as should be first inculcated: Likewise several Fable Cuts, with striking Lessons, referring to each particular Passion, &c. The third edition, much improved and enlarged. By A. Fisher, Author of the New English Grammar with Exercises of bad English. The third edition. Much improved and enlarged. 1774
Author A practical new grammar, with exercises of bad English: or, an easy guide to speaking and writing the English language properly and correctly. ... The fifteenth edition, enlarged and much improved. By A. Fisher. 1775
Author A practical new grammar, with exercises of bad English: or, an easy guide to speaking and writing the English language properly and correctly. ... The sixteenth edition, enlarged and much improved. By A. Fisher. 1777
Author An accurate new spelling dictionary, and expositor of the English language. Containing a much larger collection of modern words than any book of the kind and price extant: and shewing how the same are to be written correctly, and pronounced properly; with the different meanings or significations of each word. To which is added an entire new dictionary of all the heathen gods and goddesses: and also of the most illustrious heroes treated of by Homer, Virgil, Ovid, and other ancient poets: with a summary account of their origin, descent, and exploits, and how represented by statuaries, painters, &c. To the whole is prefixed, a compendious, practical grammar of the English language. By A. Fisher, author of the Practical new English grammar, with exercises of bad English; the New English tutor, calculated for the new method of teaching English, &c. &c. The third edition, much improved. 1777
Author The Pleasing Instructor: Or, Entertaining Moralist. Consisting Of Select Essays, Relations, Visions and Allegories, Collected From The most Eminent English Authors. To which are prefixed, New Thoughts on Education. A New Edition. 1777
Author A practical new grammar, with exercises of bad english: or, an easy guide to speaking and writing the english language properly and correctly. Containing, I. Orthography ; or true spelling, which treats of the sounds and uses of the several letters in all positions ; of the division of words into syllables, and the use of points. II. Prosody ; or the art of pronouncing syllables in words truly, with tables of words properly accented. III. Etymology ; or the kinds of words, which explains the several parts of speech; their derivations and different endings; change and likeness to one another. IV. Syntax ; or construction, which teaches how to connect words aright in a sentence, or sentences together. To which is added, a curious and useful appendix. The seventeenth edition, enlarged and much improved. By A. Fisher. 1778
Author A practical new grammar, with exercises of bad English: or, an easy guide to speaking and writing the English language properly and correctly. Containing, I. Orthography ; or true spelling, which treats the sounds and uses of several letters in all positions, of the division of words into syllables, and the use of points. II. Prosody ; or the art of pronouncing syllables in words truly, with tables of words properly accented. III. Etymology ; or the kinds of words, which explains the several parts of speech; their derivations and different endings; change and likeness to one another. IV. Syntax ; or construction, which teaches how to connect words aright in a sentence, or sentences together. To which is added, a curious and useful appendix. The seventeenth edition, enlarged and much improved. By A. Fisher. 1778
Author The new English tutor, or modern preceptor. Consisting of orthography, ... Remarks on the particular powers of letters, ... Also, a practical abstract of English grammar. The thirteenth edition: with the author's last corrections. ... By A. Fisher, ... 1778
Author A practical new grammar, with exercises of bad English: or, an easy guide to speaking and writing the English language properly and correctly. ... To which is added, a curious and useful appendix. The eighteenth edition, enlarged and much improved. By A. Fisher. 1779
Author A practical new grammar, with exercises of bad English; or, an easy guide to speaking and writing the English language properly and correctly. Containing, I. Orthography; or True Spelling, which treats of the Sounds and Uses of the several Letters in all Positions; of the Division of Words into Syllables, and the Use of Points. II. Prosody; or the Art of Pronouncing Syllables in Words truly, with Tables of Words properly accented. III. Etymology; or the Kinds of Words, which explains the several Parts of Speech; their Derivations and different Endings; Change and Likeness to one another. IV. Syntax; or Construction, which teaches how to connect Words aright in a Sentence, or Sentences together. To which is added, a curious and useful appendix. The eighteenth edition, enlarged and much improved. By A. Fisher 1779
Author A practical new grammar, with exercises of bad English: or, an easy guide to speaking and writing the English language properly and correctly. ... The eighteenth edition, enlarged and much improved. By A. Fisher. 1780
Author A practical new grammar, with exercises of bad English: or, an easy guide to speaking and writing the English language properly and correctly. ... The nineteenth edition, enlarged and much improved. By A. Fisher 1780
Author A practical new grammar, with exercises of bad English: or, an easy guide to speaking and writing the English language properly and correctly. ... The nineteenth edition, enlarged and much improved. By A. Fisher. 1780
Author A practical new grammar, with exercises of bad English; or, an easy guide to speaking and writing the English language properly and correctly. Containing, I. Orthography; or True Spelling, which treats of the Sounds and Uses of the several Letters in all Positions; of the Division of Words into Syllables, and the Use of Points. II. Prosody; or the Art of Pronouncing Syllables in Words truly, with Tables of Words properly accented. III. Etymology; or the Kinds of Words, which explains the several Parts of Speech; their Derivations and different Endings; Change and Likeness to one another. IV. Syntax; or Construction, which teaches how to connect Words aright in a Sentence, or Sentences together. To which is added, a curious and useful appendix. A new edition, corrected and improved. By A. Fisher. 1780
Author The Pleasing Instructor: Or, Entertaining Moralist. Consisting Of Select Essays, Relations, Visions and Allegories, Collected From The most Eminent English Authors. To which are prefixed, New Thoughts on Education. A New Edition. 1780
Author A practical new grammar, with exercises of bad English: or, an easy guide to speaking and writing the English language properly and correctly. ... To which is added, a curious and useful appendix. The twenty-first edition, enlarged and much improved. By A. Fisher 1782
Author An accurate new spelling dictionary, and expositor of the English language. Containing a much larger collection of modern words than any book of the kind and price extant: and shewing how the same are to be written correctly, and pronounced properly; with the different meanings or significations of each word. To which is added an entire new dictionary of all the heathen gods and goddesses: and also of the most illustrious heroes treated of by Homer, Virgil, Ovid, and other ancient poets: with a summary account of their origin, descent, and exploits, and how represented by statuaries, painters, &c. To the whole is prefixed, a compendious, practical grammar of the English language. By A. Fisher, author of the Practical new English grammar, with exercises of bad English; the New English tutor, calculated for the new method of teaching English, &c. &c. The fourth edition, much improved. 1782
Author A practical new grammar, with exercises of bad English, or, An easy guide to speaking and writing the English language properly and correctly ... : to which is added, a curious and useful appendix 1784
Author An accurate new spelling dictionary, and expositor of the English language. Containing a much larger collection of modern words than any book of the kind and price extant: and shewing how the same are to be written correctly, and pronounced properly; with the different meanings or significations of each word. To which is added an entire new dictionary of all the Heathen Gods and Goddesses: and also of the most illustrious heroes treated of by Homer, Virgil, Ovid, and other ancient poets: with a summary account of their origin, descent, and expolits and how represented by statuaries, painters, &c. To the whole is prefixed, a compendious, practical grammar of the English language. By A. Fisher, author of the practical new English grammar, with exercises of bad English; the new English tutor, calculated for the new method of teaching English, &c. &c. The fifth edition, much improved. 1784
Author A practical new grammar, with exercises of bad English; or an easy guide to speaking and writing the English language properly and correctly. Containing, I. Orthography; or True Spelling, which treats of the Sounds and Uses of the several Letters in all Positions; of the Division of Words into Syllables, and the Use of Points. II. Prosody; or the Art of Pronouncing Syllables in Words truly, with Tables of Words properly accented. III. Etymology; or the Kinds of Words, which explains the several Parts of Speech; their Derivations and different Endings; Change and Likeness to one another. VI. Syntax; or Construction, which teaches how to connect Words aright in a Sentence, or Sentences together. To which is added, a curious and useful appendix. The eighteenth edition, enlarged and much improved. By A. Fisher 1785
Author A practical new grammar; with exercises of bad English: Or, An easy guide to speaking and writing the English language properly and correctly. Containing I. Orthography; or True spelling, which treats of the sounds and uses of the several letters in all postions; of the division of words into syllables, and the use of points. II. Prosody; or The art of pronouncing syllables in words truly, with tables of words properly accented. III. Etymology; or The kinds of words, which explains the several parts of speech; their derivations and different endings; change and likeness to one another. IV. Syntax; or Construction, which teaches how to connect words aright in a sentence or sentences together. To which is added, a curious and useful appendix. The twenty-second edition, enlarged and much improved. By A. Fisher. 1785

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