Jamieson, A: Grammar of Rhetoric, and Polite Literature

Excerpt from A Grammar of Rhetoric, and Polite Literature: Comprehending the Principles of Language and Style, the Elements of Taste and Criticism; With Rules, for the Study of Composition and Eloquence, Illustrated by Appropriate Examples, Selected Chiefly From the British ClassicsRhetoricians have usually introduced their pupils to a knowledge of their art, by some history of the Origin and progress of language. Accordingly, in this volume, the Au thor has followed a precedent, which theworld has long ap proved The first book treats of the origin and structure 'of those external-signs, which are used, as names, attributes, or actions Of objects; or to denote the various Operations Of the mental faculties, with which it is our business to become acquainted.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.