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Plain English (1880)

Plain English (1880)

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Plain English is a book written by John Hollingshead in 1880. The book is a guide to using clear and simple language in writing and speaking. Hollingshead argues that many people use unnecessarily complex language, which can be confusing and alienating to readers and listeners. He provides examples of clear and concise writing, and offers tips on how to avoid common pitfalls such as jargon, overuse of adjectives, and convoluted sentence structures. The book is aimed at anyone who wants to improve their communication skills, from students and professionals to everyday people who want to be better understood. It is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to communicate more effectively and efficiently.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Pub dateOct 27, 2008
ISBN-101437214533
ISBN-139781437214536
LanguageEnglish
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