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100 1 _aAyres, Alfred,
_d1826?-1902
245 1 4 _aThe Verbalist :
_bA Manual Devoted to Brief Discussions of the Right and the Wrong Use of Words and to Some Other Matters of Interest to Those Who Would Speak and Write with Propriety.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-08-30
508 _aProduced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Verbalist" by Alfred Ayres is a manual devoted to brief discussions of the right and wrong use of words, written in the late 19th century. This work is structured as a guide to proper language usage, highlighting common errors, misunderstandings, and distinctions in the English language. It serves as a practical resource for those who wish to improve their speaking and writing skills, ensuring propriety in communication. The opening of "The Verbalist" introduces the manual's purpose and scope, providing a prefatory note that emphasizes the author's intention to approach language with clarity and precision. The text begins with discussions of basic grammatical concepts such as the use of articles and distinctions between similar words. Ayres illustrates various usages and misuses, elaborating on the significance of understanding fine nuances within language. Through this, he sets a foundation for readers on linguistic propriety, encouraging them to think critically about their language choices throughout the entire manual. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish language -- Errors of usage
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22457
999 _c63574
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