Usage and Abusage: A Guide to Good English (Abusus Non Tollit Usum) (Penguin Reference Books)

by Eric Partridge (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1995

  $3.25

  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.

• Used

  Paperback
  1999

  $3.25

  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.