Comic English Grammar
'Comic English Grammar' Summary
This is a basic grammar book that covers the parts of speech, syntax, versification, pronunciation, and punctuation. The author, Percival Leigh, was a bit of a snob and can be quite scathing about "vulgar speech" and American turns of phrase.Book Details
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