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LoC No.: 12020803
Title:
The Writer's Desk Book
Being a Reference Volume upon Questions of Punctuation, Capitalization, Spelling, Division of Words, Indention, Spacing, Italics, Abbreviations, Accents, Numerals, Faulty Diction, Letter Writing, Postal Regulations, Etc.
Note: Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by MWS, RichardW, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https: //archive.org)
Summary: "The Writer's Desk Book" by William Dana Orcutt is a reference guide on writing mechanics and conventions, likely written in the early 20th century. The book addresses various aspects of writing, including punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and letter writing. It aims to provide clarity and guidance for writers by outlining the rules and principles that enhance effective communication. The opening of the book introduces its nature as a practical reference, listing contents that cover a wide array of topics essential for proper writing. Topics include punctuation marks, rules for capitalization, spelling considerations, as well as guidelines for letter writing and postal regulations. The text emphasizes the importance of correct punctuation and provides detailed rules and examples to ensure clarity and consistency in written communication. This foundational approach suggests that the volume serves as a beneficial tool for both aspiring and seasoned writers seeking to refine their craft. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Orcutt, William Dana, 1870-1953
EBook No.: 54025
Published: Jan 19, 2017
Downloads: 71
Language: English
Subject: English language -- Orthography and spelling
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 12020803
Title:
The Writer's Desk Book
Being a Reference Volume upon Questions of Punctuation, Capitalization, Spelling, Division of Words, Indention, Spacing, Italics, Abbreviations, Accents, Numerals, Faulty Diction, Letter Writing, Postal Regulations, Etc.
Note: Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by MWS, RichardW, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https: //archive.org)
Summary: "The Writer's Desk Book" by William Dana Orcutt is a reference guide on writing mechanics and conventions, likely written in the early 20th century. The book addresses various aspects of writing, including punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and letter writing. It aims to provide clarity and guidance for writers by outlining the rules and principles that enhance effective communication. The opening of the book introduces its nature as a practical reference, listing contents that cover a wide array of topics essential for proper writing. Topics include punctuation marks, rules for capitalization, spelling considerations, as well as guidelines for letter writing and postal regulations. The text emphasizes the importance of correct punctuation and provides detailed rules and examples to ensure clarity and consistency in written communication. This foundational approach suggests that the volume serves as a beneficial tool for both aspiring and seasoned writers seeking to refine their craft. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Orcutt, William Dana, 1870-1953
EBook No.: 54025
Published: Jan 19, 2017
Downloads: 71
Language: English
Subject: English language -- Orthography and spelling
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.