An essay towards an universal and rational grammar [electronic resource] : together with rules for learning Latin, in English verse. Formerly composed by Mr. Shirley, the best Dramatic Poet in his Time, (see Wood's Athen. Oxoniens. p. 377.) To which is annex'd the Latin particles, and a catalogue of above two thousand words the same (the Termination excepted) in English as in Latin, &c. For the Use of Prince William.
1726
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An essay towards an universal and rational grammar [electronic resource] : together with rules for learning Latin, in English verse. Formerly composed by Mr. Shirley, the best Dramatic Poet in his Time, (see Wood's Athen. Oxoniens. p. 377.) To which is annex'd the Latin particles, and a catalogue of above two thousand words the same (the Termination excepted) in English as in Latin, &c. For the Use of Prince William.
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Essay towards an universal and rational grammar.
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London : printed by Joseph Downing, in Bartholomew Close, near West-Smithfield, M.DCC.XXVI. [1726]
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Great Britain -- England -- London.
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English
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[4],xx,192p. ; 8⁰.
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Dedication signed: Jenkin Tho. Philipps.
Sometimes also attributed to James Shirley.
Includes: 'An essay towards an universal and rational grammar', by James Shirley.
The same setting was issued in the same year with the title 'An essay towards a rational grammar'.
Reproduction of original from British Library.
Sometimes also attributed to James Shirley.
Includes: 'An essay towards an universal and rational grammar', by James Shirley.
The same setting was issued in the same year with the title 'An essay towards a rational grammar'.
Reproduction of original from British Library.
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English Short Title Catalog, T95212.
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Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.
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