grammar of the English language
Subtitle: in a series of letters ; intended for the use of schools and of young persons in general, but more especially for the use of soldiers, sailors, apprentices and plough boys
By: by William Cobbett ; to which are added six lessons intended to prevent statesmen from using false grammar and from writing in an awkward manner.
Contributors: Greene, Graham, 1904-1991 former owner.
Publisher: John M. Cobbett
Published: 1823
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 230
Subjects: English language -- Grammar.
Notes: Burns Library copy: Autograph: Graham Greene ; note in Greene's hand: "this is a courteous reply to criticism, from Brigin Brophy" ; presentation copy to Graham Greene reads "a respectful rejoinder from the author of ten -ings on page 168 of 'The Snow Ball' [Brigid Brophy], who very deeply admires everything about Graham Greene's books except their grammar..." with two examples noted.