Noah webster, born october 16, 1758, west hartford, connecticut, u. In 1816 webster sold the entire rights to the american spelling book for its third period, 1818 to 1832, to hudson and company of hartford, connecticut, in order to work solely on his major dictionary. Webster was instrumental in giving american english. It has a plastic spiral binding which allows the book to lay flat making it easier for children to use and read. Containing, the rudiments of the english language, for the use of schools in the united states classic reprint webster, noah on. Noah webster 17581843 american, books, words, and dictionary. Containing the rudiments of the english language for the use of schools in the united states by noah webster 1836 edition online, the famous blue backed speller webster, noah. Noah webster 17581843, best known for his compilation of the american english dictionary, was also famous in his day for the american spelling book. His goal was to provide a uniquely american, christcentered approach to training children. Websters dictionary 1828 american dictionary of the. Webster informs us, in nine tenths of the words in our language, a correct pronunciation is better taught by a. Containing, the rudiments of the english language, for the use of schools in the united states classic reprint. Websters innovations, perfecting the spelling book for reading instruction, other works. In noah webster american lexicographer known for his american spelling book 1783 and his american dictionary of the english language, 2 vol.
Books by noah webster author of american dictionary of. Noah webster ardently supported the american revolution, though it disrupted his studies and kept him from the law. Compiler of a dictionary which has become the standard for american english. Noah websters book is fascinating reading for todays students and teachers alike, as well as for the average citizen, as there is much to learn from it. It is a shame that this method ever stopped being used in our schools, it is the most effective and efficient way to teach reading, phonics, and spelling. Noah webster s most popular book is american dictionary of the english language. Noah websters spelling book method for teaching reading and spelling 9781496153272. Noah websters spelling book method for teaching reading. He taught school and wrote a dictionary, so he knows our language and knows how to teach. Noah webster had a lasting impact on language in the united states. Before publishing his american dictionary of the english language, he produced a series of spelling books including the one. October 16, 1758 may 28, 1843 was an american lexicographer, textbook pioneer, englishlanguage spelling reformer, political writer. Noah webster cures the blues with a spelling book new england.
Noah webster has 336 books on goodreads with 4245 ratings. The great american educator noah webster first published a grammatical institute of the english language, otherwise known as the blue back speller, in 1783. The american spelling book work by webster britannica. This edition of websters spelling book is a reprint of an 1866 edition, but the type has been enlarged and many portions have been retypeset in modern type. Websters dictionary 1828 online edition is an excellent reference for classical literature, bible studies, history papers, and the reading of americas national documents. While it may be inappropriate to resurrect it as an official school text, it certainly has a place in every school library.