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The Theory And Practice Of Composition by William Hunter. This instructional work presents a four-part course in English grammar and composition for schools and private students. It opens with Part I, the treatment of terms and propositions, outlining distinctions among names, denotation and connotation, and the logic of propositions. Part II treats modifications and sentences, detailing simple, compound, and complex structures with extensive exercises. Part III covers independent sentences and analytic methods, while Part IV addresses the qualities of style and the different kinds of composition, including narrative, descriptive, epistolary, and argumentative writing. The text emphasizes practical aims: to enable learners to use language with propriety and elegance in business and daily life, and to connect grammatical theory to persuasive and effective communication. Written in the 17th-century pedagogical tradition, the work reflects its era’s priorities and has influenced later literacy curricula.