How To Write: Or Secondary Lessons In The English Language (1882)

By William Bramwell Powell

Book Overview

""How To Write: Or Secondary Lessons In The English Language"" is a book written by William Bramwell Powell and originally published in 1882. The book is a comprehensive guide to writing in the English language, covering everything from grammar and punctuation to style and composition. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of writing. The first section covers the basics of grammar, including parts of speech, sentence structure, and punctuation. The second section delves deeper into the mechanics of writing, exploring topics such as verb tenses, pronouns, and adjectives.The third section of the book focuses on style, discussing the importance of clarity, conciseness, and coherence in writing. The author provides numerous examples of good and bad writing to illustrate his points and offers practical tips for improving one's writing skills.The final section of the book is dedicated to composition, providing guidance on how to structure and organize essays, letters, and other types of written communication. The author emphasizes the importance of planning and outlines a step-by-step process for developing and refining one's writing.Overall, ""How To Write: Or Secondary Lessons In The English Language"" is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their writing skills. It is written in a clear and accessible style, making it easy to understand and apply the lessons presented.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165538113
• ISBN13: 9781165538119
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"