The American instructor: or, Young man's best companion : containing, spelling, reading, writing and arithmetick, in an easier way than any yet published; and how to qualify any person for business, without the help of a master. : Instructions to write variety of hands ... How to write letters on business or friendship. Forms of indentures ... releases, &c. : Also, merchants accompts, and a short and easy method of shop and book-keeping. : Together with the carpenter's plain and exact rule ... : Likewise the practical gauger made easy ... : To which is added, the poor planter's physician ... Also, prudent advice to young tradesmen and dealers. The whole better adapted to these American states, than any other book of the like kind. / By George Fisher, accomptant.
| Author/creator | Fisher, George |
| Other author | Slack, Ann Fisher, 1719-1778. |
| Format | Microform |
| Publication Info | Boston : Printed for John Boyle, and J.D. M'Dougall, 1779. |
| Description | vi, 378 pages, 1 unnumbered folded leaf : illustrations ; 17 cm (12mo) |
| Subjects |
| Series | Early American imprints. First series ; no. 16524 Early American imprints. First series ; no. 16524. ^A478749 |
| General note | Erroneously attributed to Ann Fisher Slack in Halkett & Laing. |
| General note | Signatures: [A]⁴ B-U⁴ W⁴ X-2U⁴ 2W⁴ 2X-2Z⁴. |
| General note | Some of the woodcut illustrations were printed separately and mounted. |
| References | Evans 16524 |
| Reproduction note | Joyner- Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 16524). |
| Genre/form | Textbooks. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | NC Microfiche | MICROFICHE AM35E NO. 16524 | ✔ Available |