Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 20, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 October 1901 — Noah Webster* Spelling Book. [ARTICLE]

Noah Webster* Spelling Book.

The first spelling book printed in this country was entitled “The American Spelling Book,” by Noah Webster. It was issued jn 1783, and for considerably more than half a century was the standard work used in all schools.