Fowler’s Dictionary of Modern English Usage is still one of the best references for those interested in how the language is used.
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A ‘day’ becomes a ‘date’; Poe’s rules for detective fiction; a little bit of Henry Fowler
December 11, 2017 | By Jim Stovall | No Comments | Filed in: journalism, newsletter, Private eye.
This newsletter was sent to everyone on Jim’s email list (4,140) on Friday, Dec. 8, 2017. Hi, Last week’s question: Were there no Americans before 1776? An answer came in from newsletter reader and good friend Jane P: There were many Americans long before 1776, in the numerous Native American societies and groups across what became the • Read More »
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More about true crime podcasts; Fowler’s English classic; and giveaways galore
November 20, 2017 | By Jim Stovall | No Comments | Filed in: newsletter.
This newsletter was sent to everyone on Jim’s email list (4,261) on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. Hi, The county where I live, Blount (pronounced blunt) is home to a part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Smokies are beautiful any time of the year but especially so during the fall foliage season, which has • Read More »
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