Publisher's Synopsis
""The Pronunciation Of 10,000 Proper Names"" is a reference book compiled by Mary Stuart Mackey and published in 1909. The book provides guidance on the correct pronunciation of various proper names, including famous geographical and biographical names, names of books, works of art, characters in fiction, foreign titles, and more. The book is intended to be a useful resource for individuals who may encounter these names in their daily lives, whether in conversation, reading, or other contexts. The book is organized alphabetically, making it easy to look up specific names. Each entry includes a phonetic transcription of the name, along with a brief explanation of its origin and meaning where applicable. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in improving their pronunciation skills or simply looking to expand their knowledge of proper names.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.
