1964 Oxford Clarendon Press; Fifth Edition Hardcover
H. F. Fowler Books
F.G. Fowler was an English writer focused on the English language, grammar, and usage. His work emphasized precision and clarity in language. He was known for his dedication to the correct application of words and structures.
The Concise Oxford Dictionary
The Classic First Edition
The classic original edition of the Concise Oxford English Dictionary, first published in 1911 in a beautifully reproduced facsimile edition with a new introductory essay by David Crystal.
Based on the Oxford English dictionary and its supplements.
This edition of H.W. Fowler's "Modern English Usage" is taken from the 1926 publication and provides a guide to the expression with clarity and precision of both the spoken and written word.
(The pocket Oxford dictionary has remained a favourite small dictionary since it was first compiled by the Fowler brothers over 50 years ago)
The King's English (1906)
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. It aims to protect and promote cultural literature by providing affordable, high-quality editions that remain true to the original.
The New Pocket Oxford Dictionary
- 1110 pages
- 39 hours of reading
The leading pocket-sized dictionary in the English-speaking world is now available in a user-friendly ninth edition.
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Current English
Based on the Oxford Dictionary
- 1552 pages
- 55 hours of reading
A thorough survey of current English (95,000 entries and l50,000 definitions), with extensive coverage of phrases, idioms and abbreviations, and generous treatment of scientific, technical, literary and notable archaic words.
