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Title: English Grammar in Familiar Lectures
Accompanied by a compendium, embracing a new systematic order of parsing, a new system of punctuation, exercises in false syntax, and a system of philosophical grammar, in notes, to which are added an appendix and a key to the exercises : designed for the use of schools and private learners

Note: Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "English Grammar in Familiar Lectures" by Samuel Kirkham is an educational manual written in the early 19th century. This book serves as a comprehensive guide on English grammar, presenting its principles in an accessible manner, making it suitable for both schools and individual learners. It covers various aspects of grammar, including etymology, syntax, punctuation, and philosophical grammar, with the intention of making grammatical knowledge enjoyable and practical for students. The opening of the book introduces the author’s approach to teaching grammar, emphasizing its importance and utility in everyday communication. It addresses misconceptions about grammar being a tedious subject, asserting instead that it is foundational for clear thinking and expression. Kirkham aims to make the principles of grammar comprehensible by illustrating them with simple explanations and practical examples. He further discusses the importance of understanding the role of language in intellectual development, paving the way for learners to appreciate the significance of grammatical accuracy in speaking and writing well. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Kirkham, Samuel

EBook No.: 14070

Published: Nov 17, 2004

Downloads: 172

Language: English

Subject: English language -- Grammar

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: English Grammar in Familiar Lectures
Accompanied by a compendium, embracing a new systematic order of parsing, a new system of punctuation, exercises in false syntax, and a system of philosophical grammar, in notes, to which are added an appendix and a key to the exercises : designed for the use of schools and private learners

Note: Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Karl Hagen, Susan Skinner and the PG Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.

Summary: "English Grammar in Familiar Lectures" by Samuel Kirkham is an educational manual written in the early 19th century. This book serves as a comprehensive guide on English grammar, presenting its principles in an accessible manner, making it suitable for both schools and individual learners. It covers various aspects of grammar, including etymology, syntax, punctuation, and philosophical grammar, with the intention of making grammatical knowledge enjoyable and practical for students. The opening of the book introduces the author’s approach to teaching grammar, emphasizing its importance and utility in everyday communication. It addresses misconceptions about grammar being a tedious subject, asserting instead that it is foundational for clear thinking and expression. Kirkham aims to make the principles of grammar comprehensible by illustrating them with simple explanations and practical examples. He further discusses the importance of understanding the role of language in intellectual development, paving the way for learners to appreciate the significance of grammatical accuracy in speaking and writing well. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Kirkham, Samuel

EBook No.: 14070

Published: Nov 17, 2004

Downloads: 172

Language: English

Subject: English language -- Grammar

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.