This antiquarian volume contains a comprehensive guide to speaking and
writing correctly, with information on grammar, sentence structure,
writing letters, common pitfalls, comments on famous pieces of
literature and their authors, and much more. Written in simple, clear
language and full of helpful tips and hints, this text will be of
considerable utility to those with a keen interest in linguistics, and
it would make for a worthy addition to any personal library. The
chapters of this book include: Essentials of English Grammar, The
Sentence, Figurative Language, Punctuation, Letter Writing, Errors,
Pitfalls to Avoid, Style, Suggestions, Slang, Writing for Newspapers,
Choice of Words, English Language, and Masters and Masterpieces of
Literature. We are republishing this vintage book now in an affordable,
modern edition complete with a new prefatory biography of the author.