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Dictionary of Troublesome Words, The Penguin
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Book Description
This dictionary provides a straightforward guide to the pitfalls and hotly disputed issues in written English. The entries are discussed with wit and common sense, and illustrated with examples of questionable usage taken from leading British and American newspapers, plus occasional references to masters of the language such as Samuel Johnson and Shakespeare. No familiarity with English grammar is... More
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PublisherPuffin Books
BindingPaperback (13 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages176
ISBN-10014051130X
ISBN-13978-0140511307
Publication Date12/04/1984
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