02037cam a22003013u 4500 15097 UtSlPG 20260610133344.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PE Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784 A Grammar of the English Tongue Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-02-18 Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Keith Edkins and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "A Grammar of the English Tongue" by Samuel Johnson is a comprehensive linguistic guide written in the early 19th century. This work explores the intricacies of English grammar, covering essential components such as orthography, etymology, syntax, and prosody. Johnson aims to systematize and clarify the rules surrounding the English language, making it accessible for readers and writers alike. The opening of the text presents an introduction to grammar itself, detailing various parts, including the English alphabet and vowel pronunciation. Johnson begins by establishing the importance of understanding words and their proper use and unfolds discussions on the letters of the English alphabet, elaborating on the sounds corresponding to each letter. He emphasizes the intricacies involved in English phonetics and orthography, promoting a structured understanding of grammar right from its foundational elements. This opening section sets the stage for a detailed exploration of language, suitable for those interested in the mechanics of English. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English language -- Grammar https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15097 56485 56485