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by H.W. Fowler (Author, Editor), Sir Ernest Gowers (Editor) "a, an. 1. A is used before all consonants except silent h (a history,an hour) ; an was formerly usual before an unaccented syllable beginning..." (more)

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Paperback: 748 pages
Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks; 2nd Revised edition edition (1 April 1983)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0192813897
ISBN-13: 978-0192813893
Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 11.9 x 3 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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This book is intended for general; students and teachers of English; anyone wanting guidance on the correct use of English.

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Henry Watson Fowler (1858-1933) was a translator, lexicographer, and grammarian. With his brother Frank (1870-1918) he compiled the first edition of the Concise Oxford Dictionary (published 1911) and the Pocket Oxford Dictionary (published in 1924, after Franks' death). Frank helped to plan Modern English Usage with his brother but he died before it was published and it was executed by Henry alone. The name Fowler has become synonymous with reliable and accurate reference on all
aspects of written English. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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a, an. 1. A is used before all consonants except silent h (a history,an hour) ; an was formerly usual before an unaccented syllable beginning with h (an historical work), but now that the h in such words is pronounced the distinction has become pedantic, & a historical should be said & written ; similarly an humble is now meaningless & undesirable. Read the first page

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5.0 out of 5 stars Classic, reliable and indispensable, 17 Feb 2004

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A wonderful book which deserves to be on every shelf in the UK (and beyond).

It is not a thesaurus or a dictionary, but a carefully constructed masterpiece which should ensure you never put a foot wrong in expressing yourself in English either in writing or in speech.

Unfortunately, much correct usage is disappearing - so buy the book and make your writing remarkable!

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Journalist's bible, 9 Nov 2002

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This book has been recommended to me by every journalist, writer, editor and tutor I've ever worked with. It is THE reference book for anyone who uses the written language in their day-to-day lives and wants to get it right. Grammar, spelling and punctuation are covered in great depth, though the small typeface and overly-long explanations can be off putting and a bit difficult to plough through. But it's a superb text for settling arguments! All in all, it's the ideal reference book on the English language that no home or office should be without.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Authoritative, but simple enough to read and use., 29 Jun 2001

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A true insight into the English language. Authoritative, yet highly practical, it forms a good defence against poor writing, pedantry, and other style-crimes.

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