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Usage and Abusage

Usage and Abusage A Guide to Good English (Abusus Non Tollit Usum)

Paperback (30 Jan 2003)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Usage and Abusage takes a long, hard look at the use - and constant misuse - of English. Declaring war on bad grammar, woolliness of expression and poor choice of vocabulary, this essential guide sets out both to highlight problems and pitfalls and to offer constructive advice on the proper use of English.

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Penguin Books

The first ten paperback Penguin books appeared in 1935 costing 6d each (the price of a packet of cigarettes). Since then the Penguin list has developed enormously, but still aims to bring the best writing to the widest possible audience. Penguin Paperbacks now range from Booker Prize-winning contemporary authors, to mass market bestsellers, with successful history, biography and general non-fiction as well.

Book information

ISBN: 9780141014463
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint: Penguin Books
Pub date:
Number of pages: 416
Weight: 1g
Height: 1mm
Width: 1mm
Spine width: 1mm