Pronouncing Handbook of Words 1873 First Edition, Richard Soule, Loomis J Campbell

3000 Words Pronouncing Handbook of Words Often Mispronounced, this 1873 First Edition Rare Book by Richard Soule & Loomis J Campbell is a small hardcover book in good antiquarian condition, especially considering its 15 decades since publication. In addition to frequently mispronounced words, the authors included "Words as to Which a Choice of Pronunciation is Allowed." The writers' objective was "to report the current [late 19th century] usage of the best speakers with regard to such words as were most liable to be mispronounced." For today's English speaker, this and highly collectible antique book presents a fascinating view of the progress of and changes in our spoken language over the past 150 years. This dark red cloth bound book has retained its firm binding; and the boards show the wear to be expected in a book of its age, especially around the edges, corners and spine. The pages are unmarked but show age related discoloration, and there are tears along the top of page