The Right Word in The Right Place : A New Pocket Dictionary and Reference Book : Embracing collections of synonyms, technical terms, abbreviations, and foreign phrases; chapters on writing for the press, punctuation, and proof-reading; and other interesting and valuable information

Published by Fowler and Wells, New York, 1860

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Tone, fraying to spine head and tail, light cock, contemporary owner's label, otherwise light wear. Solid hardcover. ; Interesting compendium of reference material, largely taken from English sources and Americanized as needed. An early printing, with 1860 on title page and a copyright date of 1859. While attributed to "The Author of "How To Write", "How To Talk", etc", the compiler is Daniel Harrison Jacques. Nice Civil War era self help reference book.; Educational Hand-Books; 214, 1 ad pages.

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Title
The Right Word in The Right Place : A New Pocket Dictionary and Reference Book : Embracing collections of synonyms, technical terms, abbreviations, and foreign phrases; chapters on writing for the press, punctuation, and proof-reading; and other interesting and valuable information
Author
Jacques, Daniel Harrison
Publisher
Fowler and Wells, New York
Publication year
1860
Condition
Very Good-
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No Dust Jacket
Binding
Hardcover
Item weight
0.5 pounds

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