Essentials of Spelling | Antique 1919 Spelling Textbook for Grades 2-8 | Written by Henry Carr Pearson and Henry Suzzallo

FOR BAD SPELLERS! Published in 1919, Essentials of Spelling is designed for students, grades 2-8 with focus on the most common English words. As the preface explains...

"...essential words are those that are used frequently by the majority of people, and not those occasionally by a few. It is an effort to study the spelling problem scientifically. It advocates fewer words and more drill, for investigation has shown that spelling vocabulary that is comment to a group of adults is surprisingly small."

And getting smaller all the time. LOL.

BIXLEY NOTES
• Essentials of Spelling
• Written by Henry Carr Pearson and Henry Suzzallo
• Published by American Book Company, 1919
• 196 page linen hardcover
• Measures 7 1/4" x 5"

VINTAGE NOTES
• In good condition for its age
• Covers show a good deal of wear and pencil marks
• Title page has been covered by a list of vocabulary words
• Pages have yellowed a bit, but by and large are in good shape

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