A Grammar of the English Language in a Series of Letters; intended for the use of Schools and of Young Persons in general, but more Especially for the Use of Soldiers, Sailors, Apprentices and Plough-Boys...To which are added Six Lessons intended to Prevent Statesmen from Using False Grammar and from Writing in an Awkward Manner
by Cobbett, William
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London: Published by A. Cobbett, 1847. 239 pp. [1 with printer's imprint], 10 pages of Books published by A. Cobbett. 1 vols. 8vo. Disbound, some chipping and tears along edges, with markings on Table of Contents, tear along gutter of title, else a very good copy. 239 pp. [1 with printer's imprint], 10 pages of Books published by A. Cobbett. 1 vols. 8vo. Letter Writing for Statesmen and Sailors.
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- A Grammar of the English Language in a Series of Letters; intended for the use of Schools and of Young Persons in general, but more Especially for the Use of Soldiers, Sailors, Apprentices and Plough-Boys...To which are added Six Lessons intended to Prevent Statesmen from Using False Grammar and from Writing in an Awkward Manner
- Author
- Cobbett, William
- Format/Binding
- 239 pp. [1 with printer's imprint], 10 pages of Books published by A. Cobbett. 1 vols. 8vo
- Book Condition
- Used - Disbound, some chipping and tears along edges, with markings on Table of Contents, tear along gutter of title, else a very good
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- Publisher
- Published by A. Cobbett
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1847
- Keywords
- Language & Dictionaries | William Cobbett
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