{"product_id":"2026200014531-secondhand-usage-abusage","title":"Usage \u0026 Abusage","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLanguage is a battleground, and Eric Partridge's Usage \u0026amp; Abusage is its definitive field guide — a witty, authoritative, and often entertaining tour through the minefields of English grammar, style, and expression. First published in 1942 and long regarded as a cornerstone of English language reference, the work catalogues common errors, misuses, and abuses of the English tongue in an accessible dictionary-style format, tackling everything from clichés and jargon to grammatical blunders and confused vocabulary with sharp, opinionated clarity.\n\nPartridge writes with the infectious enthusiasm of a man who genuinely loves language, blending scholarly rigour with a conversational wit that makes even the driest point of grammar feel alive and urgent. His entries argue persuasively for precision, elegance, and respect in the use of English — a call to arms that remains as relevant today as when it was first issued. Whether you are a student, a writer, or simply a curious reader, Usage \u0026amp; Abusage will leave you questioning every sentence you have ever written — and all the better for it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49203119882459,"sku":"2026200014531-SECONDHAND","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/07ed6511-3c86-4ffa-a03a-c63c63ca4842.png?v=1788144513","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200014531-secondhand-usage-abusage","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}