The Young gentleman and lady's monitor, and English teacher's assistant : being a collection of select pieces from our best modern writers: calculated to eradicate vulgar prejudices and rusticity of manners; improve the understanding; rectify the will; purify the passions; direct the minds of youth to the pursuit of proper objects; and to facilitate their reading, writing, and speaking the English language, with elegance and propriety. : Particularly adapted for the use of our eminent schools ... : To which is added the Elements of gesture. / By J. Hamilton Moore, author of the Practical navigator and Seaman's new daily assistant.
| Other author | Moore, John Hamilton, -1807 compiler. |
| Format | Microform |
| Edition | The eighth edition. |
| Publication Info | New-York : Printed by Samuel Campbell, bookseller, no. 37, Hanover-Square, M.DCC,XCIII. [1793] |
| Description | 406 pages, 2 unnumbered pages, iv leaves of plates : illustrations ; 18 cm (12mo) |
| Subjects |
| Series | Early American imprints. First series ; no. 25841 Early American imprints. First series ; no. 25841. ^A478749 |
| General note | "Elements of gesture" taken from John Walker's Academic speaker. Includes "Rules for expressing, with propriety, the principal passions and humours which occur in reading and public speaking," extracted from James Burgh's Art of speaking. |
| General note | Edition statement transposed; precedes "By J. Hamilton Moore ..." on title page. |
| General note | Signatures: A-2L⁶ (gatherings C, 2F missigned B, F). |
| General note | Bookseller's advertisement, p. [407-408]. |
| References | Evans 25841 |
| Reproduction note | Joyner- Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 25841). |
| Genre/form | Anthologies. |
| Genre/form | Readers. |
| Genre/form | Booksellers' advertisements New York (N.Y.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | NC Microfiche | MICROFICHE AM35E NO. 25841 | ✔ Available |