Putnam's Phrase Book

By Mr Edwin Hamlin Carr and Edwin Hamlin Carr

Since we talk in phrases as well as in words every home needs a phrase book as well as a dictionary. This book has been prepared to meet that need, and contains a dictionary of six thousand choice phrases arranged synonymously for general use; many polite expressions, phrases of charm and courtesy, for use in letter writing; one hundred sample social letters, including instruction concerning the method of their preparation by the use of the dictionary of phrases; a guide to choice phrases for social letter writing; and finally, a handy index, very helpful, even though the phrases have been arranged in dictionary form. I have made an effort to emphasize phrases of commendation, optimism, and courtesy. Also many for use in letter writing--especially phrases suitable for letters of condolence. There is perhaps no more difficult letter to write than one of condolence, hence a considerable number under this designation in order to assist in this necessary and yet most blessed task.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 150883850X
• ISBN13: 9781508838500
• Release Date: March 1919
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 346 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"