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100 1 _aHamilton, Frederick W.
_q(Frederick William),
_d1860-1940
245 1 0 _aPunctuation :
_bA Primer of Information about the Marks of Punctuation and their Use Both Grammatically and Typographically
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aTypographic technical series for apprentices, pt. VI, no. 33
500 _aRelease date is 2007-03-09
508 _aProduced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Sigal Alon and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Punctuation" by Frederick W. Hamilton is an educational guide published in the early 20th century, specifically in 1920. This book serves as a primer on the various marks of punctuation, detailing both their grammatical and typographical uses. It targets the needs of printers' apprentices, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of punctuation practices. The content of "Punctuation" systematically covers the function and rules of each punctuation mark, such as the comma, semicolon, period, dash, and others. Hamilton incorporates historical context, explaining the evolution of punctuation usage from ancient manuscripts to the standardization brought by the advent of printing. Through clear examples and practical suggestions, the book guides readers in how to correctly apply punctuation in writing, emphasizing its role in enhancing clarity and preventing ambiguity in communication. A series of review questions at the end reinforces learning and assists in mastering the material presented. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish language -- Punctuation
830 0 _aTypographic technical series for apprentices, pt. VI, no. 33
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20787
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