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100	1		_aLewis, Edwin Herbert, _d1866-1938
245	1	2	_aA First Book in Writing English
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2020
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2020-05-28
508			_aProduced by Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520			_a"A First Book in Writing English" by Edwin Herbert Lewis is an educational guide focused on teaching principles of English composition, written in the late 19th century. The book is designed primarily for students in their early years of secondary education, aiming to provide them with foundational skills in writing, grammar, and rhetoric. Its content emphasizes the importance of clear communication through writing, offering practical advice on organizing thoughts, creating effective sentences, and mastering punctuation. The opening of the text outlines the rationale behind introducing writing composition to students at an earlier stage in their education, rather than waiting until their final high school year. Lewis argues for the value of allowing students to engage in framing generalizations about writing as they navigate new experiences and develop their thoughts. He emphasizes the need for clear rules and principles to guide students in their writing process, aiming to cultivate not only practical writing skills but also an appreciation for the beauty and artistry of language. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of writing techniques, promoting the idea that effective communication is essential for personal expression and understanding among individuals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEnglish language -- Composition and exercises
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62265
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