A Treates, noe shorter than necessarie, for the Schooles Hume, Alexander, schoolmaster creator Wheatley, Henry B. (Henry Benjamin) 1838-1917 text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2005-11-04 Produced by Louise Hope, David Starner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified English language -- Orthography and spelling -- Early works to 1800 PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17000 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17000 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133410.0 17000