A Handbook of the English LanguageLatham, R. G. (Robert Gordon)
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A Handbook of the English Language
Latham, R. G. (Robert Gordon)
English language -- Grammar; English language -- History
The principles of Derivation, and of Orthographic Analysis, are brought
within the comprehension of the youngest learner.
_From Forty-four Teachers of Public Schools, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania._
"The undersigned have examined Covell's Digest of English Grammar, and
are of opinion that in the justness of its general views, the
excellence of its style, the brevity, accuracy, and perspicuity of its
definitions and rules, the numerous examples and illustrations, the
adaptation of its synthetical exercises, the simplicity of its method
of analysis, and in the plan of its arrangement, this work surpasses
any other Grammar now before the public; and that in all respects it is
most admirably adapted to the use of schools and academies."
_From _JOHN M. WOLCOTT, A.M._, Principal and Superintendent of Ninth
Ward School, Pittsburg, Pa._
"Covell's Digest of English Grammar not only evinces the most unceasing
labor, the most extensive research, the most unrelaxing effort, and the
most devoted self-sacrificing study of its author, but it is the most
complete, the most perfect, and, to me, the most satisfactory
exposition of English Grammar that has come to my notice. It appears to
me that every youth aspiring to become master of the English language,
from the rudimental principles to the full, round, beautiful,
faultless, perfect period, will make this volume his '_vade mecum_.'"
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