Publisher's Synopsis
Higher Lessons in English: A Work on English Grammar and Composition is a comprehensive textbook on the English language, written by Alonzo Reed and first published in 1909. The book is designed for advanced students of English who wish to refine their understanding of the language and improve their writing skills. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on grammar and the second part on composition. The grammar section covers a wide range of topics, including the parts of speech, sentence structure, punctuation, and common grammatical errors. Each chapter includes clear explanations, examples, and exercises to help students practice what they have learned.The composition section of the book covers the principles of effective writing, including organization, coherence, and style. It also includes chapters on writing different types of essays, such as descriptive, narrative, and persuasive essays. The book provides numerous examples of well-written essays and offers practical advice on how to improve one's writing.Overall, Higher Lessons in English is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their understanding of the English language and enhance their writing skills. It is a classic textbook that has been used by generations of students and remains relevant today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
