Usage and Abusage
by Eric Partridge
Title:
Usage and Abusage
Author:
Eric Partridge
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
416 pages
Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
ISBN-13:
9780140514421
EAN:
9780140514421
Publication Date:
05/08/1999
Classifications:
Language: reference and general
Weight (g):
430
Dimensions (mm):
196 x 130 x 26
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Price:£13.19
1 copies in stock
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Description
Usage and Abusage takes a long, hard look at the use - and constant misuse - of English. Declaring war on bad grammar, woolliness of expression and poor choice of vocabulary, this essential guide sets out both to highlight problems and pitfalls and to offer constructive advice on the proper use of English.
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