A plain, rational essay on English grammar : the main object of which is to point out a plain, rational and permanent standard of pronunciation. To which is given, a gamut or key, still more simple, plain and easy than that given to music, pointing out the quantity and quality of every syllable and word, according to the present mode among polite scholars. ... This plan, hitherto unattempted, is respectfully inscribed to British and American ladies and gentlemen, whose generous criticism and assistance is humbly requested by their devoted humble servants, Dunc'a Mack'intosh and his two daughters. Martini'co, the 4th of July, 1797.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mack'intosh, Dunc'an.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

English language--Grammar--Early works to 1800.

English language.

English language--Pronunciation--Early works to 1800.

Genre:

Grammars.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xx,[1],22-239,[1]p., [2]folded leaves )

Other Title:

Plain, rational essay on English grammar

Place of Publication:

Boston : Printed by Manning & Loring, 1797.

Notes:

"To prevent fraud, every copy of this work is numbered and subscribed by the hand of [blank]"--verso of 2nd folded leaf.

"Errata."--[4] p. (p. [4] blank), tipped in before title page.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

Evans, 32411

English Short Title Catalog, W28886.

OCLC:

642786339