Usage And Abusage: A Guide To Good English
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. The book is a hardcover with a red cloth binding. No dust jacket present. The interior pages appear cream/yellowed/ foxed with age, consistent with an older edition. The binding appears intact. Previous owner.
Usage and Abusage: A Guide to Good English is a landmark reference work in the English language tradition, presenting a witty and authoritative guide to correct usage, common errors, and the finer points of English expression. Eric Partridge, one of the twentieth century's most celebrated lexicographers, argues with wit and precision against the misuse and abuse of the English language, drawing on an encyclopedic knowledge of grammar, style, and etymology. Arranged alphabetically, the work details hundreds of entries covering troublesome words, phrases, and grammatical pitfalls, making it an indispensable companion for writers, editors, and anyone who takes the craft of communication seriously. Far more than a dry grammar manual, it instructs with personality and sharp opinion, reflecting Partridge's conviction that language is a living art worth defending. First published in 1942, it remains a classic of its kind and a testament to the enduring importance of clear, precise English.
Author: Eric Partridge
Format: Hardback
Published: 1947, Hamish Hamilton
Genre: Reference & language
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. The book is a hardcover with a red cloth binding. No dust jacket present. The interior pages appear cream/yellowed/ foxed with age, consistent with an older edition. The binding appears intact. Previous owner.
Usage and Abusage: A Guide to Good English is a landmark reference work in the English language tradition, presenting a witty and authoritative guide to correct usage, common errors, and the finer points of English expression. Eric Partridge, one of the twentieth century's most celebrated lexicographers, argues with wit and precision against the misuse and abuse of the English language, drawing on an encyclopedic knowledge of grammar, style, and etymology. Arranged alphabetically, the work details hundreds of entries covering troublesome words, phrases, and grammatical pitfalls, making it an indispensable companion for writers, editors, and anyone who takes the craft of communication seriously. Far more than a dry grammar manual, it instructs with personality and sharp opinion, reflecting Partridge's conviction that language is a living art worth defending. First published in 1942, it remains a classic of its kind and a testament to the enduring importance of clear, precise English.