A New Introduction to Reading.
- imprint_number: 1803.044
- title: A New introduction to reading: or, A collection of easy lessons arranged on an approved plan; : calculated to acquire , with ease, a fluency of speech, and to facilitate the improvement of youth. : Designed as an introduction to the Speaker, English reader, Columbian orator, &c.
- sequence_number: 44
- year: 1803
- place_issued: Alexandria
- issuing_press: Samuel Snowden, for Robert & John Gray
- author: Sael, George (fl. 1790-1810), et al.
- notes: First American reprinting of the London-issued sixth edition of 1801 with additional material of American origin; Sael was a London bookseller who compiled the first edition circa 1791
The brothers Robert & John Gray conducted a successful bookstore in Alexandria from 1800 to 1808, when John retired from the business; Robert continued alone until 1814.
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