Punctuation And The Use Of Capital Letters (1886)

Punctuation And The Use Of Capital Letters (1886) by John Seely Hart is a comprehensive guide to the correct use of punctuation and capitalization in the English language. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on punctuation and the second part focusing on capitalization. The first part of the book covers topics such as the comma, semicolon, colon, dash, parentheses, and quotation marks. Each topic is explained in detail, with examples provided to illustrate proper usage. The author also includes exercises at the end of each chapter to help readers practice their punctuation skills.The second part of the book covers the rules for capitalization, including when to capitalize proper nouns, titles, and the first word of a sentence. The author also provides guidance on when not to capitalize words, such as prepositions and conjunctions.Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the importance of clarity and consistency in punctuation and capitalization. He also provides tips for avoiding common mistakes and using punctuation and capitalization to convey meaning effectively.Overall, Punctuation And The Use Of Capital Letters is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their writing skills and master the finer points of English grammar.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.