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Conversation - by Andrew Preston Peabody (Paperback)

Name: Conversation - by Andrew Preston Peabody (Paperback)
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SKU: 1011505232
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The author has attempted to bring together in this little volume the principles which should govern conversation among persons of true refinement of mind and character, and to point out some of the most common and easily besetting vulgarisms occurring in the colloquial English of our country and day.
Author(s): Andrew Preston Peabody
86 Pages
Education, General

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The author has attempted to bring together in this little volume the principles which should govern conversation among persons of true refinement of mind and character, and to point out some of the most common and easily besetting vulgarisms occurring in the colloquial English of our country and day.

Part I. is an Address delivered before a Young Ladies' School, in Newburyport.

Part II. is a Lecture addressed to the Literary, Scientific and Mechanics' Institution at Reading, England.

Part III. is a reprint from the fourth English edition of "A Word to the Wise, or Hints on the Current Improprieties of Expression in Writing and Speaking," by Parry Gwynne, a few passages not applicable to the habits of American society being omitted.

Part IV. is composed of selections from two little English books, entitled, "Never too late to Learn: Mistakes of daily occurrence in Speaking, Writing and Pronunciation corrected;" and "Common Blunders in Speaking and Writing."

Specifications

Manufacturer Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Language: English

Genre: Education

Sub-Genre: General

Format: Paperback

Number of Pages: 86

Author: Andrew Preston Peabody

Street Date: March 25, 2026

TCIN: 1011505232

UPC: 9781835524329

Item Number (DPCI): 247-48-8700

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship weight: 0.49 pounds

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