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An essay towards an universal and rational grammar : together with rules for learning Latin, in English verse. Formerly composed by Mr. Shirley, the best Dramatic Poet in his Time, (see Wood's Athen. Oxoniens. p. 377.) To which is annex'd the Latin particles, and a catalogue of above two thousand words the same (the Termination excepted) in English as in Latin, &c. For the Use of Prince William.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Philipps, J. T. (Jenkin Thomas), d. 1755.
Contributor:
Shirley, James, 1596-1666.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Latin language--Grammar--1500-1800.
Latin language.
English language--Grammar--1500-1800.
English language.
Physical Description:
1 online resource ([4],xx,192p. )
Other Title:
Essay towards an universal and rational grammar
Place of Publication:
London : printed by Joseph Downing, in Bartholomew Close, near West-Smithfield, M.DCC.XXVI. [1726]
Notes:
Dedication signed: Jenkin Tho. Philipps.
Sometimes also attributed to James Shirley.
Includes: 'An essay towards an universal and rational grammar', by James Shirley.
The same setting was issued in the same year with the title 'An essay towards a rational grammar'.
Reproduction of original from British Library.
Cited in:
English Short Title Catalog, T95212.
OCLC:
642755971

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