The practical French grammar : Containing plain and concise rules for the true pronunciation of the French language. An accurate analysis of the parts of speech, &c. A copious vocabulary disposed under proper heads. Phrases that occur most frequently in discourse. Various expressions serving to display common idioms in both languages. Dialogues upon familiar, entertaining, and instructive subjects. A collection of judicious sayings, smart repartees, entertaining stories, &c. The whole laid down in a manner so clear and methodical, as to render the study and attainment of the French language easy to any capacity. By Mr. Porny, French-master at Eton-College.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Porny, Mr.

Series:

Eighteenth century collections online. Part 2: New editions.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

French language--Grammar--1500-1799.

French language.

French language--Grammar.

French language--Conversation and phrase books--English--Early works to 1800.

Genre:

Conversation and phrase books.

Phrase books.

Physical Description:

viii, 351 pages, 1 unnumbered page, plates : illustrations, maps ; 12⁰

Edition:

The seventh edition, corrected.

Place of Publication:

London : Printed for G.G.J. and J. Robinson, in Paternoster-Row; and F. Wingrave, in the Strand, M.DCC.XCIII. [1793]

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

text file

Notes:

Mr. Porny = Antoine Pyron du Martre.

Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements. s2009 miunns

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, N70989.

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.