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100 1 _aVizetelly, Frank H.,
_d1864-1938
245 1 2 _aA Desk-Book of Errors in English :
_bIncluding Notes on Colloquialisms and Slang to be Avoided in Conversation
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
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 2015-05-09
508 _aProduced by Henry Flower and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"A Desk-Book of Errors in English" by Frank H. Vizetelly is a reference guide focused on correcting common mistakes and misconceptions in English language usage, likely written in the early 20th century. The book aims to improve the reader's command of English by highlighting errors in grammar, colloquialisms, and slang that should be avoided. This no-nonsense guide is tailored for anyone seeking to refine their spoken or written communication skills. The opening of the work sets the stage by discussing the pervasive misuse of the English language in everyday communication, emphasizing the impact of colloquialisms and illiteracy on grammar. Vizetelly expresses gratitude towards the publishers and addresses the need for clarity amidst a culture where casual speech has become dominant. He articulates a vision of preserving the "Well of English undefiled," where he encourages readers to be mindful of word choice and grammar in order to foster refined diction. The preface is rich in context and presents the author’s sincere intent to guide individuals in avoiding common linguistic pitfalls. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish language -- Errors of usage
653 _aEnglish language -- Slang
653 _aEnglish language -- Usage
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48907
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