Observations On Language And On The Errors Of Classbooks

""Observations on Language and on the Errors of Classbooks: Addressed to the Members of the New York Lyceum, Also, Observations on Commerce"" is a book written by Noah Webster and published in 1839. The book is a collection of essays and observations on language, education, and commerce. In the first part of the book, Webster critiques the current state of language education in America, arguing that the traditional methods of teaching grammar and syntax are ineffective and outdated. He suggests a new approach to language instruction, which emphasizes practical usage and the study of living languages. In the second part of the book, Webster turns his attention to commerce, offering his thoughts on the principles of free trade and the benefits of international trade. He argues that protectionist policies are detrimental to economic growth and that free trade is essential to the prosperity of nations. Overall, ""Observations on Language and on the Errors of Classbooks: Addressed to the Members of the New York Lyceum, Also, Observations on Commerce"" is a thought-provoking work that offers insights into the mind of one of America's most influential thinkers. It is a must-read for anyone interested in language, education, and economics.Addressed To The Members Of The Mercantile Library Association In New York.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.