Description: Late nineteenth century book containing two works bound as one book. The first describes the life and language of English radical pamphleteer and writer William Cobbett (1763-1835). The second is a copy of Cobbett's English Grammar with additional notes: How to get On in the World as Demonstrated by the Life and Language of William Cobbett. To Which is added Cobbett's English Grammar with Notes by Robert Waters Published by James W. Pratt in 1883 Contents of the Life and Language: Corbett's career in Youth and Early Manhood - From His Birth 1762 till his Return to England 1800; From Cobbett's Return to England till his Release from Newgate; From Cobbett's Release from Newgate 1812 till his Death 1835; Cobbett as a Writer Plus A Grammar of the English Language in a Series of Letters Intended for the Use of Schools and of Young Persons in General, but More Especially for the Use of Soldiers, Sailors, Apprentices and Plough-boys. To Which are Added Six Lessons to Prevent Statesmen from Using False Grammar and From Writing in an Awkward Manner. With Notes by Robert Waters. Hardback book, Over 500 pages in total, 13.5 cm by 19.5 cm. Acceptable condition Some wear and marks to the cover. The writing on the book spine is rubbed so is now unclear. The end papers have been replaced. can see sewing threads between adjacent pages in places. Page margins are browning but only occasional marks. If you like this item you might be interested in our other biographies: IanTheHippo: Biographies
Price: 14.5 GBP
Location: Sutton Coldfield
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Binding: Hardback
Place of Publication: London
Non-Fiction Subject: Language
Language: English
Author: William Cobbett
Publisher: James W. pratt
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Year Printed: 1883
