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Rudiments of English Grammar - Adapted to Use of Schools; With Notes Observations, for Use of Those

English · Paperback / Softback

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The second of nine editions of Joseph Priestley's influential textbook, this enlarged version first appeared in 1769.

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Preface; The general distribution; 1. Of the inflections of words; 2. Of the grammatical use and signification of certain words; 3. Of syntax; 4. Of prosody; 5. Of figures; Appendix of verbs irregularly inflected; Notes and observations for the use of those who have made some proficiency in the language.

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English scientist, theologian, and political theorist Joseph Priestley (1733-1804) made numerous contributions to chemistry, physics, and philosophy. Priestley, who was raised in Birstall, West Yorkshire, attended local schools before going to Daventry Academy, where he became very interested in natural philosophy. Priestley made significant scientific advances. His greatest-known distxtery, made in 1774, was oxygen, which he dubbed "dephlogisticated air." His investigations into gases and their characteristics, which are detailed in "Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air," greatly enhanced our knowledge of chemistry. Priestley also studied nitrous oxide and carbon dioxide, among other gases. In addition to his scientific interests, Priestley was a prolific writer on theological and political topics as well as a dissident clergyman. He received criticism for his Unitarian beliefs and his perceived radical religious ideas. Priestley was a liberal and democratic idealist whose political writings shaped the early American history.

Summary

Together with companion lectures (also reissued), this popular textbook won Joseph Priestley (1733–1804) a reputation as one of the foremost grammarians of his time. Unlike many comparable works, it assumes no knowledge of Latin, championing usage above all other linguistic standards. This second edition first appeared in 1769.

Product details

Authors Joseph Priestley, Priestley Joseph
Publisher Cambridge University Press ELT
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 19.09.2013
 
EAN 9781108065887
ISBN 978-1-108-06588-7
No. of pages 230
Series Cambridge Library Collection -
Cambridge Library Collection - Linguistics
Subjects Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics

Language: history & general works, Language: history and general works

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