"The Aldine Speller: Part One, for Grades One and Two" by Catherine T. Bryce and Frank J. Sherman was a lesson book for teachers in the early part of the 18th century. Spelling has always been a contentious subject, thus having a spelling book for young children such as this one helped to ensure children got the education they needed. It's also interesting to see how spelling has changed.

Originally intended as a guide for teachers, this fascinating look at teaching spelling in schools is an interesting commentary on the modern education system. It looks at the history of spelling in schools, looking at teaching standards, word difficulty, why we teach spelling and the best ways to teach spelling. It is educational and informative, not only for teaching spelling but also to see how times change and generational changes.