A plain, rational essay on English grammar
Subtitle: the main object of which is to point out a plain, rational and permanent standard of pronunciation. : To which is given, a gamut or key, still more simple, plain and easy than that given to music, pointing out the quantity and quality of every syllable and word, according to the present mode among polite scholars. ... This plan, hitherto unattempted, is respectfully inscribed to British and American ladies and gentlemen, whose generous criticism and assistance is humbly requested by their devoted humble servants, Dunc'an Mack'intosh and his two daughters. Martini'co, the 4th of July, 1797
Series: Early American imprints -- no. 32411
Publisher: Printed by Manning & Loring.
Published: 1797
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 239
Subjects: English language; Grammar; Pronunciation
Notes: "To prevent fraud, every copy of this work is numbered and subscribed by the hand of [blank]"--verso of 2nd folded leaf.

Signatures: [A]⁴ B-U⁴ W⁴ X-2F⁴ (2F4 verso blank).

"Errata."--[4] p. (p. [4] blank), tipped in before title page.

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