This rare book contains a fascinating guide to the learning of English
from the perspective of those native to other countries, concentrating
on the constructions peculiar to each language and explaining them in a
way that makes them easily comprehensible for those concerned. This
comparative grammar text has been carefully compiled from a great number
of the best English, German, French, and Italian Grammar texts, and is
intended as a book of reference for those who have already some
precursory knowledge of these languages. A highly accessible and
comprehensive text, The Hand-Book of Grammar constitutes the perfect
text for European learners of the English language and makes a great
addition to any collection of linguistic texts. This rare book was
originally published in 1841 and is proudly republished here with a new
introduction to the topic and in the hope that this immensely valuable
handbook can continue to be of use to discerning linguists now and in
the future.