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A humorous illustrated primer that explains English grammar through cartoons, visual jokes, and concise explanations. It pairs playful sketches with short topical sections covering parts of speech, punctuation, and sentence structure, offering tongue-in-cheek examples and simple rules so readers can see how words function. The combination of witty drawings and plain-language notes aims to teach grammar by showing relationships visually and correcting common errors, while entertaining with satire and linguistic absurdities. Occasional brief exercises and captions reinforce points without heavy technical jargon.

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Title: The Pictorial Grammar

Author: Alfred Crowquill

Release date: February 26, 2014 [eBook #45023]
Most recently updated: October 24, 2024

Language: English

Credits: Produced by David Widger from page images generously
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THE PICTORIAL GRAMMAR

By Alfred Crowquill.

LONDON: WILLIAM TEGG & CO

1876.





Alfred Henry Forrester, whose nom de plume was "Alfred Crowquill," was born in London, 1806. He practised as a Notary, which his family had followed for years. Early in life he began to furnish articles for the Magazines, and soon became the illustrator of his own works.

He contributed to Punch upon its first commencement, and to the Illustrated London News.

Among his works may be named, "Comic English Grammar," "Comic Arithmetic," "The Wanderings of a Pen and Pencil," &c., &c. He died May 26, 1872.

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