02251cam a22003133u 4500 17000 UtSlPG 20260610133410.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Hume, Alexander, schoolmaster Of the Orthographie and Congruitie of the Britan Tongue : A Treates, noe shorter than necessarie, for the Schooles Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-11-04 Produced by Louise Hope, David Starner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Of the Orthographie and Congruitie of the Britan Tongue" by Alexander Hume is a linguistic treatise written in the early 17th century. This scholarly work focuses on the principles of orthography—the correct writing of words—and the congruity between sound and symbol in the English language. It serves as both a guide for educators and a critique of contemporary writing practices. The opening of this work sets the stage for an examination of the inconsistencies in English spelling and pronunciation at the time. Hume expresses concern about the lack of standardization, pointing out the various forms letters can take, and emphasizing the importance of establishing a more cohesive system. He introduces the fundamental concepts of orthography, defining symbols, sounds, and their congruence, and explores the Latin and British vowels and consonants. Hume's approach includes a mix of linguistic observation and practical recommendations, making his treatise informative for those interested in the nuances of the English language during this period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English language -- Orthography and spelling -- Early works to 1800 Wheatley, Henry B. (Henry Benjamin), 1838-1917 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17000 58388 58388