8. "Scriptures" and "Sacred Writ- ings," initials of, 264, c. 46 Section," Semicolon, rules and remarks on the, Broken and epigrammatic, 175. Short quotations or remarks, 108, Sideheads and subheads, 194, 270. Signatures, letters of the alphabet or Simple word, what it is, 23, XII. are sometimes divisible, 116, 117. Societies, principal words in the rules "Son of man," when used of Christ Songs, ballads, and hymns, often Specification of subjects, or names 66 Specimen of proof-sheet, 320, 321. Star, or asterisk, 240. separable or inseparable adjuncts, "Such as," denoting that which, "Such-as" and "such--that," the correlatives, 93, a; 94, f. "Sunday" and "sabbath," the ini Superior figures and letters, used Suspension of sense, 175, 191. 99 66 Then,' now," "too," "there- "There" and "here," 78, f. "Though" and "through," impro- perly contracted tho', thro', 198, c. trophe, 199, e. Titles of eminent men, abbreviated, Titles of honor and respect, initial letters in, 261, 262. Titles of books, names of ships, &c., to be quoted, 229, e. Titles of books, initials of the leading words in, 264, b. Titlepages, authors' names in, how Two words, of the same part of Uses of capital letters, 257-269. Of Verb and its nominative, 50-54. "Viz." or "namely," preceding an Vocative words and expressions, usu W. "What," "when," "where," indi- "What," used in an exclamatory "Without doubt," 72, a. "Word," the Initial of, when de- Words in a series, 37, 38. In appo- 220. Borrowed from a speaker or Y and Z. "Yes," "no," when equivalent to "Yet," between two words con- Treatise on English Punctuation; DESIGNED FOR LETTER-WRITERS, AUTHORS, PRINTERS, AND CORRECTORS OF THE PRESS; AND FOR THE USE OF SCHOOLS AND ACADEMIES. WITH AN APPENDIX, CONTAINING Rules on the Use of Capitals, a List of Abbreviations, Hints on Preparing Copy and on Proof-reading, Specimen of Proof-Sheet, &c. This is undoubtedly the most complete work yet published on the subject, both as regards the amount of instruction conveyed, and the lucid arrangement adopted; and we cannot commend it too highly for general use, the more especially as the typographical execution of the work is so superior. — Norton's Literary Gazette for March 15, 1855. Rarely have we seen a book so attractive to the eye. Its rules of punctua tion are, in the main, accurate and perspicuous, - far superior to any other system of directions which we have read on this theme. The volume contains much information on the minutia of literature, with which every scholar ought to be familiar, but of which many eminent authors are lamentably ignorant. We know not where so many particulars relating to the finish of copy for the press can be learned. A study of this volume would save youthful scholars from many careless and uncouth habits of writing. The spirit and genius of the English language are intimately connected with some of the questions involved in an accurate punctuation. He who can punctuate accurately can write perspicuously.· Bibliotheca Sacra, April, 1855. A treatise that proposes to familiarize the principles of Punctuation, easily accessible in price and readily intelligible in its composition, cannot be other than welcome to all who write or print; and Mr. Wilson's is certainly the most comprehensive and the most instructive that has come under our observation. . . . It is prepared with great care and good judgment, and no printing-office ought to be without it; as, from its simple arrangement, the compositor and reader will be enabled in an instant to solve any doubt that may arise in the course of their labors. In schools and families, it cannot fail to be useful, equally to teacher and pupil; and even the accomplished author may read it with advantage. Mr. Wilson has done good service to literature by this little volume; and we thank him for it. London Critic. It is an excellent work for schools and academies, and for those who would become self-taught. -Christian Freeman, We have never before met with any work on Punctuation which gave us 80 great satisfaction as this. -The Student. The best book [on Punctuation] to be recommended is this by Mr. Wilson: there is no other so elaborate and trustworthy. - Ladies' Repository. This is a valuable manual. . . . The work of Mr. Wilson is well calculated to supply the want, which has long been felt to exist, of a suitable text-book apon Punctuation. - Boston Daily Journal. We advise any one, who wishes to understand thoroughly the whole art and mystery of Punctuation and Proof-reading, to get this volume. Christian Register. A more elegantly printed book than this little volume it would be difficult to find. Mr. Wilson has evidently bestowed upon it the best workmanship of his hand, as well as of his mind. - Boston Post. This treatise of Mr. Wilson, a thorough practical printer, is the best we have ever seen, and in fact the only one we have ever seen worth having. Chronotype. We invite attention to this truly admirable work. It is one which no printer can afford to want, while to ordinary English scholars its importance le incalculable. — Belfast (Ire.) News-Letter. A work which should be in the possession of every student who aspires even to write a letter. . . . It is a perfect guide in all matters covered by the title. Water-cure Journal. This is a useful and valuable work on English Punctuation, and every one can read it with profit and pleasure.. The subject is treated in an agreeable, instructive, and entertaining manner. - Boston Daily Atlas. ... ... A very useful and carefully executed treatise on a subject justly claiming attention, and commonly too much neglected. The classes are so large who feel their want of this kind of instruction, that we must anticipate for our author the success which its merits deserve. — London Inquirer. This work seems to us worthy of being in the hands of every letter-writer, author, printer, editor, and teacher. . . . The work of Mr. Wilson shows much familiarity with the principles of language, and the examples with which he Illustrates his text are well chosen. Springfield Daily Republican. This is a very neatly printed volume, on a subject much neglected, and very imperfectly understood, even by accomplished scholars. . . . This treatise appears to have been prepared with great care and accuracy, and deserves a circulation as wide as the country. - Liberator. From a careful examination of the work, we hesitate not to pronounce it one of the most valuable treatises in the English language. We trust it will be adopted as a text-book in all the institutions in the country. Prisoners' Friend. |