The complete plain words
by
 
Gowers, Ernest, Sir, 1880-1966.

Title
: 
The complete plain words

Author
: 
Gowers, Ernest, Sir, 1880-1966.

ISBN
: 
9780140511994

Personal Author
: 
Gowers, Ernest, Sir, 1880-1966.

Edition
: 
3rd ed.

Publication Information
: 
Harmondsworth : Penguin Books, 1987.

Physical Description
: 
vii, 288 pages ; 20 cm

Abstract
: 
This classic guide to the intricacies of the English language provides clear, succinct explanations of such topics as jargon, spelling, punctuation, superfluous words, the overuse or misuse of words, sexist language and the ground rules of grammar.

Subject Term
: 
English language -- Style.
 
English language -- Errors of usage.
 
English language -- Terms and phrases.

Added Author
: 
Greenbaum, Sidney.
 
Whitcut, Janet.


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