A practical new grammar, with exercises of bad English: Or, An easy guide to speaking and writing the English language properly and correctly. Containing, I. Orthography, or true spelling; which treats of the sound; and uses of the several letters in all positions; of the division of words into syllables; and the use of points. II. Prosody, or the art of pronouncing syllables in words truly; with tables of words properly accented. III. Etymology, or the kinds of words; which explains the several parts of speech; their derivations and different endings change and likeness to one another. IV. Syntax, or construction; which teaches how to connect words aright in a sentence or sentences. To which is added a curious and useful appendix. By A. Fisher. A new edition, enlarged and much improved.

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Title A practical new grammar, with exercises of bad English: Or, An easy guide to speaking and writing the English language properly and correctly. Containing, I. Orthography, or true spelling; which treats of the sound; and uses of the several letters in all positions; of the division of words into syllables; and the use of points. II. Prosody, or the art of pronouncing syllables in words truly; with tables of words properly accented. III. Etymology, or the kinds of words; which explains the several parts of speech; their derivations and different endings change and likeness to one another. IV. Syntax, or construction; which teaches how to connect words aright in a sentence or sentences. To which is added a curious and useful appendix. By A. Fisher. A new edition, enlarged and much improved.
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Signed Author By A. Fisher
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Self-published No
Volumes 1
Pagination vii, 192
Date of Publication 1789
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Imprint Printed for A. Millar, W. Law, and R. Cater; and for Wilson and Spence, York,
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Location of Printing London GB
Format Duodecimo (12mo)
Length (cm) 18
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  • BL RB.23.a.8865
Notes This edition was printed in both London and York;
Pagination [3], iv-vii, [1], ix-xii, [1], 14, [1], 16-50, [2], 53-67, [1], 69-116, [1], 118-153, [1], 155-192
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Fisher Slack, Ann. A practical new grammar, with exercises of bad English: Or, An easy guide to speaking and writing the English language properly and correctly. Containing, I. Orthography, or true spelling; which treats of the sound; and uses of the several letters in all positions; of the division of words into syllables; and the use of points. II. Prosody, or the art of pronouncing syllables in words truly; with tables of words properly accented. III. Etymology, or the kinds of words; which explains the several parts of speech; their derivations and different endings change and likeness to one another. IV. Syntax, or construction; which teaches how to connect words aright in a sentence or sentences. To which is added a curious and useful appendix. By A. Fisher. A new edition, enlarged and much improved.The Women's Print History Project, 2019, title ID 2053, https://womensprinthistoryproject.com/title/2053. Accessed 2024-11-21. 

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