Logopolis, or City of Words: Containing a Development of the Science, Grammar, Syntax, Logic and Rhetoric of the English Language (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Ezekiel Hildreth

9780331872866: Logopolis, or City of Words: Containing a Development of the Science, Grammar, Syntax, Logic and Rhetoric of the English Language (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0331872862 ISBN 13: 9780331872866

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Logopolis: a city of words that ties language to life and learning.

This volume presents a universal plan for language study, uniting grammar, syntax, logic, and rhetoric into one coherent framework. It uses a tree metaphor to show how roots, trunk, branches, and foliage fit together, revealing how words, structures, and ideas grow and function in real use.

Two opening sections frame a practical approach to language, showing how knowledge of language can illuminate self‑expression, critical thinking, and public instruction. The text argues for a clear, orderly presentation of grammar and a focus on how words operate in speech and writing, rather than chasing fragmented rules.
What you will experience

A unified method that links roots (words) to branches (sentences) and leaves (rhetoric) for language study.
Explanations of grammar, articulation, and inflection in plain terms, with emphasis on practical use.
Insight into how verbs, tense, and voice shape meaning, plus discussion of prefixes, suffixes, and word formation.
Real‑world examples and a structured approach to learning that combines reading, writing, spelling, and logic.

Ideal for readers who want a solid, classroom‑tested approach to language that connects theory to everyday use, from students to lifelong learners.

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