Visible Speech Charts (1888)

By Alexander Melville Bell

Book Overview

Visible Speech Charts, published in 1888, is a book written by Alexander Melville Bell. The book is a comprehensive guide to the Visible Speech system, which was developed by Bell himself. The Visible Speech system is a method of teaching people how to speak and read different languages. The system uses symbols to represent the sounds of different languages, making it easier for people to learn how to pronounce words correctly.The book contains a collection of charts that illustrate the different sounds of the English language, as well as other languages such as French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Russian. Each chart displays the symbols for each sound, along with a description of how to produce the sound.In addition to the charts, the book also includes detailed explanations of the principles of the Visible Speech system. Bell explains how the system works and how it can be used to teach people to speak and read different languages. He also provides examples of how the system has been used in practice, including in the teaching of deaf and mute individuals.Overall, Visible Speech Charts is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about the principles of the Visible Speech system or in improving their pronunciation and language skills. The book is well-written and easy to understand, making it accessible to a wide range of readers.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116715567X
• ISBN13: 9781167155673
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"