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LoC No.: 22013351
Title:
Punctuation
A Primer of Information about the Marks of Punctuation and their Use Both Grammatically and Typographically
Series Title: Typographic technical series for apprentices, pt. VI, no. 33
Note: Reading ease score: 57.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Punctuation" by Frederick W. Hamilton is an educational guide published in the early 20th century, specifically in 1920. This book serves as a primer on the various marks of punctuation, detailing both their grammatical and typographical uses. It targets the needs of printers' apprentices, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of punctuation practices. The content of "Punctuation" systematically covers the function and rules of each punctuation mark, such as the comma, semicolon, period, dash, and others. Hamilton incorporates historical context, explaining the evolution of punctuation usage from ancient manuscripts to the standardization brought by the advent of printing. Through clear examples and practical suggestions, the book guides readers in how to correctly apply punctuation in writing, emphasizing its role in enhancing clarity and preventing ambiguity in communication. A series of review questions at the end reinforces learning and assists in mastering the material presented. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hamilton, Frederick W. (Frederick William), 1860-1940
EBook No.: 20787
Published: Mar 9, 2007
Downloads: 198
Language: English
Subject: English language -- Punctuation
LoCC: Bibliography, Library science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 22013351
Title:
Punctuation
A Primer of Information about the Marks of Punctuation and their Use Both Grammatically and Typographically
Series Title: Typographic technical series for apprentices, pt. VI, no. 33
Note: Reading ease score: 57.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Sigal Alon and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Punctuation" by Frederick W. Hamilton is an educational guide published in the early 20th century, specifically in 1920. This book serves as a primer on the various marks of punctuation, detailing both their grammatical and typographical uses. It targets the needs of printers' apprentices, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of punctuation practices. The content of "Punctuation" systematically covers the function and rules of each punctuation mark, such as the comma, semicolon, period, dash, and others. Hamilton incorporates historical context, explaining the evolution of punctuation usage from ancient manuscripts to the standardization brought by the advent of printing. Through clear examples and practical suggestions, the book guides readers in how to correctly apply punctuation in writing, emphasizing its role in enhancing clarity and preventing ambiguity in communication. A series of review questions at the end reinforces learning and assists in mastering the material presented. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hamilton, Frederick W. (Frederick William), 1860-1940
EBook No.: 20787
Published: Mar 9, 2007
Downloads: 198
Language: English
Subject: English language -- Punctuation
LoCC: Bibliography, Library science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.