Tom Thumb's play-book , to teach children their letters as soon as they can speak. Being a new and pleasant method to allure little ones in the first principles of learning.

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Book
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English
Published/​Created
Providence : Printed and sold by John Waterman, at the new printing-office, at the paper-mill., 1768.
Description
30, [2] p. : ill. ; 8 cm.

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    Notes
    • Includes a Scripture catechism, graces, and prayers.
    • Woodcuts attributed to J. Waterman by J.E. Alden.
    Binding note
    Original paper wrappers; in 20th century slip case.
    References
    • Welch, d'A.A. Amer. children's books, 1318.2
    • Alden, J.E. Rhode Island, 402
    • Hamilton, S. American book illustrators (1968 ed.), no. 50
    Other format(s)
    Also available in an electronic version.
    OCLC
    1199170228
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