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Robert Hartwell Fiske's Dictionary of Unendurable English

A Compendium of Mistakes in Grammar, Usage, and Spelling with Commentary on Lexicographers and Linguists

Robert Hartwell Fiske's Dictionary of Unendurable English( )
Author: Fiske, Robert Hartwell
ISBN:978-1-4516-5131-7
Publication Date:Nov 2011
Publisher:Scribner
Imprint:Scribner
Book Format:Hardback
List Price:USD $40.00
Book Description:

Robert Hartwell Fiske aims to eliminate laxity in language today by way of this witty and engaging reference. Fiske rails against "laxicographers and ding-a-linguists" who, with their misguided thinking, actually promote the dissolution of the English language. He also illustrates why dictionaries don't always provide the correct meaning or usage of a word. With concise instruction and numerous examples of misused words, Fiske makes it easier than ever to learn from...
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Book Details
Pages:480
Detailed Subjects: Language Arts & Disciplines / Grammar & Punctuation
Language Arts & Disciplines / Spelling & Vocabulary
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):6 x 8.75 x 1.1 Inches
Book Weight:1.349 Pounds



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