A Grammar of Rhetoric, and Polite Literature; Comprehending the Principles of Language and Style, the Elements of Taste and Criticism: with Rules for the Study of Composition and Eloquence; Illustrated by Appropriate Examples, Selected Chiefly from the British Classics, for the Use of Schools, or Private Instruction.

JAMIESON, Alexander.

Published by London : Printed for G. and W. B. Whittaker, 13, Ave Maria Lane. 1818.

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First edition. Octavo ( 189mm.) Pp. [5] vi - xx, [1] 2 - 373 [1], [2] publisher's catalogue. With a half title. Uncut. Contents clean. l Publishers drab paper backed boards lightly soiled, corners bumped, light brown paper backed spine retaining the original printed paper label. Overall, a very good copy of the rarely seen first edition. Alexander Jamieson ( 1782- 1850) was born at Rothsay, Scotland. Little is known of his early years. Seemingly he seems to have spent most of his working life in London, as a writer, a teacher and lastly an actuary. He did write a number books, mainly educational on a gallimaufry of subjects including language, cartography, and logic etc. For more details of Jamieson see - Astronomy & Geophysics, Volume 54, Issue 1, February 2013, Pages 1.22?1.23.

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• Title: A Grammar of Rhetoric, and Polite Literature; Comprehending the Principles of Language and Style, the Elements of Taste and Criticism: with Rules for the Study of Composition and Eloquence; Illustrated by Appropriate Examples, Selected Chiefly from the British Classics, for the Use of Schools, or Private Instruction.
• Publisher: London : Printed for G. and W. B. Whittaker, 13, Ave Maria Lane. 1818.
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good