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A Treatise On English Punctuation. With An Appendix, Containing Rules On The Use Of Capitals, A List Of Abbreviations, Hints On The Preparation Of Cop

A Treatise On English Punctuation. With An Appendix, Containing Rules On The Use Of Capitals, A List Of Abbreviations, Hints On The Preparation Of Cop

Wilson, John

Paperback

LinguisticsWriting InstructionGeneral World History

ISBN10: 9354507735
ISBN13: 9789354507731
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Apr 6 2021
Pages: 350
Weight: 1.13
Height: 0.78 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Punctuation changes how meaning lands. John Wilson's A Treatise On English Punctuation brings the small marks of the page into sharp focus, turning everyday stops, pauses, and points into a confident craft. Part punctuation reference manual, part English style guide, it sets out clear English punctuation rules with the brisk practicality of the composing room, then extends its reach with guidance on capitalization rules in English, a common abbreviations list, and the disciplined habits that separate clean copy from costly confusion. Rooted in Victorian era punctuation and the working realities of nineteenth century British printing, this is more than advice: it is a window onto traditional typography conventions and the professional standards that shaped newspapers, books, and letters. Wilson writes with the authority of a printer's style manual, attentive to consistency, clarity, and the reader's ear. The result is a dependable proofreading handbook for modern desks as well as a historically resonant document of how English was set, corrected, and made ready for publication, including practical direction on copy preparation for printers. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Keep it close if you are drafting fiction, editing essays, or polishing correspondence; display it proudly if you collect the tools and touchstones of the language. For writers and editors, and for anyone who loves the look of well-made pages, it remains bracingly useful.

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