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Lindley Murray (1745–1826)

Author of The English reader : or, Pieces in prose and poetry, selected from the best writers; designed to assist young persons to read with propriety and effect; to improve their language and sentiments; and to inculcate some of the most important principles of piety and virtue, with a few preliminary observations on the principles of good reading

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The English reader : or, Pieces in prose and poetry, selected from the best writers; designed to assist young persons to read with propriety and effect; to improve their language… (1832) 41 copies
The power of religion on the mind, in retirement, affliction, and at the approach of death (1802) 35 copies
English grammar, adapted to the different classes of learners (1999) 29 copies
English Exercises Adapted to Murray's English Grammar (2019) 13 copies
Sequel to the English reader; or, Elegant selections in prose and poetry (2020) 12 copies
An abridgment of Murray's English grammar, with an appendix, containing an exemplification of the parts of speech, and exercises in syntax. Designed for the use of the younger… 8 copies
Memoirs of the life and writings of Lindley Murray: in a series of letters, written by himself. With a preface, and a continuation of the memoirs (2007) 4 copies
An English grammar: comprehending the principles and rules of the language, illustrated by appropriate exercises, and a key to the exercises (1853) 4 copies
Narratives of Colored Americans (The Black Heritage Library Collection) (1977) 3 copies
A compendium of religious faith and practice designed for young persons of the Society of friends 2 copies
Key to the exercises, adapted to Murray's English grammar. Calculated to enable private learners to become their own instructors, in grammar and composition 2 copies
English exercises, adapted to the different classes of learners 1 copy, 1 review
The English Reader, or Pieces in Prose and Poetry: Selected from the Best Writers, Designed to Assist Young Persons to Read with Propriety and Effect; ... Some of the Most… (2017) 1 copy
Introduction to the English Reader or, a Selection of Pieces in Prose and Poetry, calculated to improve the younger classes of learners in reading, and to imbue their minds with… 1 copy
Sequel to the English reader, or, Elegant selections in prose and poetry : designed to improve the highest class of learners in reading, to establish a taste for just and accurate… 1 copy
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English exercises, adapted to the different classes of learners by Lindley Murray
This book once belonged to Mary Ann Tubb; her inscription and the date 1810 are on the title page
Oct 24, 2008

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