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Pens and types

by Benjamin Drew

Level C1 · AdvancedClassics14 chapters
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Length
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About this book

Discover practical guidance and expert tips from a seasoned proof-reader and educator to improve writing, printing, and reading accuracy. This comprehensive manual offers valuable advice on orthography, capitalization, and the nuances of English usage for professionals and learners alike.

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Contents

14 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION.
03PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION.
04CHAPTER I. WRITING FOR THE PRESS.
05CHAPTER II. PROOF-READING.
06CHAPTER III. STYLE.
07CHAPTER IV.
08CHAPTER V. PUNCTUATION.
09CHAPTER VI. ORTHOGRAPHY.
10CHAPTER VII. CAPITALIZATION.
11CHAPTER VIII. OLD STYLE.
12CHAPTER IX. TECHNICAL TERMS USED IN THIS WORK.

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