Punctuation Personified, or Pointing Made Easy by Mr. Stops: A Facsimile - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1851241949 ISBN 13: 9781851241941

Publisher: Bodleian Library, University of Oxford, 2004

Synopsis

This charming and quirky children's grammar book first appeared in 1824 as one of several beautifully hand-colored instructional texts published by John Harris in his "Cabinet of Amusement and Instruction." Intended to help children learn the art of grammar, the book is presented here in a faccsimilie edition.

A series of larger-than-life characters in the book, including Mr. Stops, Counsellor Comma, and the hero, Young Robert, humorously bring its lessons to life with witty and amusing verse such as: "See, how Semicolon is strutting with pride; Into two or more parts he'll a sentence divide." Lively and colorful engravings, meanwhile, infuse the book with an entertaining spirit, while also reinforcing the lessons laid out in its cheerful rhymes.

It is evident to see how a child would have enjoyed learning about grammar through Punctuation Personified, as its simple but instructive verse and vibrant illustrations skillfully open up a fresh world of knowledge. This new edition, featuring a modern introduction, will delight and amuse readers of all ages.

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Review:

'What a charming book--and how useful, too. Introduce children to Counsellor Comma and Ensign Semicolon and just see how the world will be improved.' -- Lynne Truss, author of Eats, Shoots & Leaves

About this edition

• Publisher: Bodleian Library, University of Oxford
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1851241949
• ISBN 13: 9781851241941
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 16
• Editor: Bodleian Library