Synopsis
"English Grammar In Familiar Lectures; (With) New Order Of Parsing, New System Of Punctuation, Exercises In False Syntax And A System Of Philosophical Grammar” by Samuel Kirkham is a comprehensive English grammar manual designed for schools and private learners. This New Edition features additions and a Publishers’ Advertisement, showcasing the work’s rich history that began in 1830 and was revised in 1857 by Harper & Brothers. The book adopts a pragmatic, teacher-centered approach that interweaves Etymology and Syntax while emphasizing a systematic order of parsing. It covers ten parts of speech (Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Numerals, Adverbs, Prepositions, Pronouns, Conjunctions, Interjections, and Particles) and provides extensive instruction on parsing, false syntax, orthography, punctuation, and derivation. The volume includes prefatory remarks, Hints to Teachers, and a Key to the Exercises, along with philosophical notes on the nature of language and an Appendix on Prosody and Versification. This foundational pedagogical work aims to make English grammar accessible and practically useful for learners, focusing on clarity, simplicity, and instructional utility.
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