Pens and Types : or Hints and Helps for Those who Write, Print, Read, Teach, or Learn

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Drew, Benjamin, 1812-1903

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"PENS AND TYPES" by Benjamin Drew is a practical guide for aspiring authors, printers, and educators, likely written in the late 19th century. This text serves both as a manual and a reference work, aimed at offering practical advice on writing, printing, and teaching the English language. It covers various topics including proof-reading, punctuation, orthography, and capitalization, making it beneficial for anyone involved in the creation or dissemination of written content. At the start of the book, Drew emphasizes the critical role of clear and legible writing for effective communication in printing and publishing. Through examples of humorous misprints and errors caused by illegibility, he illustrates how a writer's carelessness can lead to significant misunderstandings. This opening section sets the tone for the rest of the work, establishing the importance of clarity and professionalism in written documents. Drew's insights not only cater to individuals directly involved with the press but also extend to those teaching language skills, highlighting the interconnectedness of reading and writing proficiency. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by MWS, RichardW, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-08-18