This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1823 Excerpt: ...or Star, () Obelisk, (t) Double Dagger, (I) Section, ( ) Parallel, () and Paragraph, (IT) pre now seldom used but as references to notes at the bottom, or in the margin of a page. The IT is used in the Bible to shew the beginning of a new subject. Directions for using the Capital Letters. Begin with a capital letter--1 ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1823 Excerpt: ...or Star, () Obelisk, (t) Double Dagger, (I) Section, ( ) Parallel, () and Paragraph, (IT) pre now seldom used but as references to notes at the bottom, or in the margin of a page. The IT is used in the Bible to shew the beginning of a new subject. Directions for using the Capital Letters. Begin with a capital letter--1. The first word of every chapter, letter, note, or other piece of writing--2 The first word after a period--3. All names belonging to the Deity; as, God, Jehovah, &c.--4. All proper names o" persons, places, &c.; as, Washington, Boston, Alps, k.c.--5. Adjectives derived from proper names; as, Jewish from Jews, Christian from Christ, &c.--6. The first word of every line in poetry--7. The pronoun /. a d the interjection O--8. All words of great importance; as, the Revolution, the Reformation, &c jibbreviations of Words used in Writing. A. A. S. Member of the Acad-emy of Arts and Sciences A. B. Bachelor of Arts Abp. Archbishop A. D. In the year of our Lord A.M. Master of Arts A. M. In the year of the world A. M. Before.noon. npr. April Aug. August B. D. Bachelor of Divinity Bp. Bishop B. V. M. Blessed Virgin Mary C. or Cent. A hundred Cwt. An hundred weight Capt. aptain Chap. Vhapler Col. Colonel C. S. Keeper of the Seal Co. Company Cr. Creditor D. D. Doctor 0j Dec..Deeemier Dep. Deputy Do. or Ditto, 5Pne same E. -( E. G. Example Esq. 5tiire Exr. Executor Feb. February F. R. S. i-ou 0/ Me itoya4 Society F.A.S. Fci/oKJ 0/ Me Ameri-can Antiquarian Society Gal. Gallon Gen. General (rent. Gentleman Geo. George Gov, Gorceroour Hon. Honourable Ibid. /n Me jam piace I. E. or i. e. 77ia u 'an. January Jun. June J-l. Juij/ J. D. Doctor of Lait Knt. KntgAi . or L w9pouni /ait/ui or -/er ...
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Add this copy of The Only Sure Guide to the English Tongue, Or Perry's to cart. $59.18, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Nabu Press.
