A critical pronouncing dictionary and expositor of the English language : To which are prefixed, principles of English pronunciation. Likewise, rules to be observed by the natives of Scotland, Ireland, and London, for avoiding their respective pecularities; and directions to foreigners, for acquiring a knowledge of the use of this dictionary, the whole interspersed with observations, etymological, critical, and grammatical
by Walker, John (1732-1807)
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London : Printed for J. Richardson and Co., 1824. Later Edition. Hardcover. Poor copy bound in full aniline calf with a leather gilt-blocked label to the spine. Front board detached, with wear and tear as with age. Text remains clean and without blemish. Provenance; from the library of John Fowler with the owner's armorial bookplate. Physical description; 711 pages. Subjects; Dictionary. Pronouncing Dictionary. English Lanuage.
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- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
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- 312759
- Title
- A critical pronouncing dictionary and expositor of the English language : To which are prefixed, principles of English pronunciation. Likewise, rules to be observed by the natives of Scotland, Ireland, and London, for avoiding their respective pecularities; and directions to foreigners, for acquiring a knowledge of the use of this dictionary, the whole interspersed with observations, etymological, critical, and grammatical
- Author
- Walker, John (1732-1807)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Later Edition
- Publisher
- London : Printed for J. Richardson and Co.
- Date Published
- 1824
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