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100 1 _aHume, Alexander, schoolmaster
245 1 0 _aOf the Orthographie and Congruitie of the Britan Tongue :
_bA Treates, noe shorter than necessarie, for the Schooles
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-11-04
508 _aProduced by Louise Hope, David Starner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish language -- Orthography and spelling -- Early works to 1800
700 1 _aWheatley, Henry B.
_q(Henry Benjamin),
_d1838-1917
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17000
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