THE ART OF WRITING REDUCED TO A PLAIN AND EASY SYSTEM ON A PLAN ENTIRELY NEW, IN SEVEN BOOKS

JENKINS, John

Published by Printed for the author. (Andover: Printed by Flagg & Gould), Cambridge, (MA), 1813

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Second edition, greatly expanded from the 1791 original edition (a 32-page pamphlet, Evans 23469). 8vo. xx, 68, (4) pp. Engraved title page and frontispiece, illustrated with 10 engraved plates, in-text illustrations. Plates (two somewhat crudely handcolored, including the frontis). Contemporary three-quarter leather with marbled boards. Both boards and leather heavily worn, staining and darkening to plates; rear endpaper lacking. American Imprints 28833. See Nash, American Writing Masters, 26-34pp. calling it the most substantial and original native contribution to the literature.

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Title
THE ART OF WRITING REDUCED TO A PLAIN AND EASY SYSTEM ON A PLAN ENTIRELY NEW, IN SEVEN BOOKS
Author
JENKINS, John
Publisher
Printed for the author. (Andover: Printed by Flagg & Gould), Cambridge, (MA)
Publication year
1813
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Hardcover
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