The practical French grammar, containing plain and concise rules for the true pronunciation of the French language. An accurate Analysis of the Parts of Speech, &c. A copious Vocabulary disposed under proper Heads. Phrases that occur most frequently in Discourse. Various Expressions serving to display common Idioms in both Languages. Dialogues upon familiar, entertaining, and instructive Subjects. A Collection of judicious Sayings, smart Repartees, entertaining Stories, &c. The Whole laid down in a Manner so clear and methodical, as to render the Study and Attainment of the French Language easy to any Capacity. By Mr. Porny, French-Master at Eton-College.

  • Porny, Mr.
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M.DCC.LXXXIX. [1789]
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Publication/Creation

London : printed for C. Nourse, in the Strand; and G. G. J. and J. Robinson, in Paternoster Row, M.DCC.LXXXIX. [1789]

Physical description

viii,351,[1]p. ; 120.

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Edition

The sixth edition, corrected.

References note

ESTC N12329
Alston, XII 412

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Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Thomson Gale, 2003. (Eighteenth century collections online). Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.

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