How to Write: a Pocket Manual of Composition and Letter-Writing . : to Which Are Added Forms for Letters of Introduction, Notes, Cards, Etc., and a Collection of Poetical Quotations

Daniel Harrison Jacques

ISBN 10: 0461782200 / ISBN 13: 9780461782202

Published by HardPress Ltd, 2021

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• Title: How to Write: a Pocket Manual of Composition and Letter-Writing . : to Which Are Added Forms for Letters of Introduction, Notes, Cards, Etc., and a Collection of Poetical Quotations
• Publisher: HardPress Ltd
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0461782200
• ISBN 13: 9780461782202
• Binding: Paperback / softback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 526 grams

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How To Write: A Pocket Manual Of Composition And Letter-Writing. : To Which Are Added Forms For Letters Of Introduction, Notes, Cards, Etc., And A Collection Of Poetical Quotations by Daniel Harrison Jacques is a 19th?century practical guide for aspiring writers and letter writers. The volume combines brief theory with abundant examples, aiming to help young people think for themselves and express their thoughts clearly, rather than merely copy “formal” epistles. The Preface explains that the work seeks usefulness over novelty and acknowledges indebtedness to earlier writers. The Contents range widely from Writing Materials and Penmanship to Literary Composition, Punctuation, Epistolary Writing, and Business, Family, Friendship, and Love Letters, followed by Notes, Letters of Introduction, and a Poetical Quotations section. The book dispenses concise rules on spelling, capitalization, sentence structure, unity, harmony, and paragraphing, and it provides numerous models and forms for introductions, notes, cards, and miscellaneous correspondence. Emphasis is placed on natural, sincere expression, simplicity over ornate language, and diligent practice as the path to proficient writing.