Introduction to the English tongue. [electronic resource] : In three parts containing, Part I. Easy lessons for beginners, in spelling and reading, with a sketch of sacred history and chronology, the principles of the Christian religion, and a few suitable prayers for the use of schools, as well as private families. Part II. An abstract of grammar and rhetoric for those who have made a greater proficiency, to enable them to parse in English, and consequently understand and write their mother tongue, with more correctness and elegance. Part III. A brief treatise of arithmetic by way of introduction to a higher course, which will be found very useful, and answer the purpose of schools, where arithmetic is made a necessary part of business. By William Mc.Gowan, master of the English academy, Chancery Lane.