Taming the Tongue in the Heyday of English Grammar (1711–1851)
Author:   Bryan A. Garner
Publisher:   Grolier Club of New York
ISBN:  

9781605830926


Pages:   302
Publication Date:   15 July 2021
Format:   Hardback
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Taming the Tongue in the Heyday of English Grammar (1711–1851)


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Author:   Bryan A. Garner
Publisher:   Grolier Club of New York
Imprint:   Grolier Club of New York
Dimensions:   Width: 20.10cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 25.50cm
Weight:   1.108kg
ISBN:  

9781605830926


ISBN 10:   1605830925
Pages:   302
Publication Date:   15 July 2021
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Preface A Short Prehistory Abbreviations The 100 Items A Short Posthistory on Grammars The Case of the Variable Parts of Speech The Various Configurations for Parts of Speech Postlude: No. 101 Appendix A: Some Curiosities in the Stacks Appendix B: Interesting Artwork in Books Not Exhibited Appendix C: Interesting Owners’ Inscriptions Bibliography Index

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“Wryly written and richly illustrated.  .  . Captivating stories of flawed individuals seeking tidy perfection in the glorious mess that is English.” * Times Literary Supplement *


Wryly written and richly illustrated. . . Captivating stories of flawed individuals seeking tidy perfection in the glorious mess that is English. * Times Literary Supplement *


Author Information

Bryan A. Garner is president of LawProse, Inc., and distinguished research professor of law at Southern Methodist University. He is the author of the “Grammar and Usage” chapter of The Chicago Manual of Style and editor-in-chief of Black’s Law Dictionary, among many other publications.

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