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English Grammar in Familiar Lectures: Accompanied by a Compendium, Embracing a New Systematick Order of Parsing
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Age
12-15
Text complexity
expert
Length
242 pages
Book in series
#2
Why to read
- Historical Insight: Reading 'English Grammar in Familiar Lectures' provides a unique historical perspective on the teaching and understanding of English grammar in the early 19th century, offering readers a chance to see how language rules and pedagogical approaches have evolved over time.
- Foundational Knowledge: Samuel Kirkham's work lays out fundamental principles of English grammar in a systematic way. This can serve as a solid foundation for anyone interested in the basics of grammar and can be particularly useful for educators or students of the English language.
- Unique Pedagogical Approach: The book's use of 'familiar lectures' as a method to teach grammar was innovative at the time of its publication. Readers interested in educational methods will find Kirkham's approach an interesting case study in the history of language instruction.
- Linguistic Evolution: By examining the rules and guidelines set forth in Kirkham's compendium, readers can gain insight into the linguistic standards of the past and compare them with contemporary usage, thus deepening their understanding of how English grammar has changed and adapted over time.