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Founding Grammars: How Early America's War Over Words Shaped Today's Language
Founding Grammars How Early America's War Over Words Shaped Today's Language
Author: Rosemarie Ostler
Who decided not to split infinitives? With whom should we take issue if in fact, we wish to boldly write what no grammarian hath writ before? — In Founding Grammars, Rosemarie Ostler delves into the roots of our grammar obsession to answer these questions and many more. Standard grammar and accurate spelling are widely considered hallmarks of a g...  more »
PBS Market Price: $18.49 or $14.59+1 credit
ISBN-13: 9781250046123
ISBN-10: 1250046122
Publication Date: 5/12/2015
Pages: 320
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Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Book Type: Hardcover
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