Studies In English Syntax (1906)
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""Studies in English Syntax"" is a book written by Charles Alphonso Smith and originally published in 1906. The book is an in-depth exploration of the syntax of the English language, examining the rules and patterns that govern the structure of sentences and phrases. Smith covers a wide range of topics, including the role of verbs, nouns, adjectives, and adverbs in English syntax, as well as the use of prepositions, conjunctions, and other grammatical elements. The book is intended for students of English language and literature, as well as for anyone interested in the mechanics of language. With its detailed analysis of English syntax, ""Studies in English Syntax"" remains a valuable resource for students and scholars of linguistics and English language studies.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.
C Alphonso Smith
C. Alphonso Smith (1864 - 1924) was an American Professor of English, college dean, philologist and folklorist. Smith was appointed Professor of English at Louisiana State University, where he taught from 1893-1902. He moved to the University of North Carolina in 1902 as head of its English department and was appointed the first dean of its graduate school in 1903. He founded and edited the journal Studies in Philology. From 1909 to 1917 he taught at the University of Virginia, where he was appointed the first Edgar Allan Poe Professor of English. He was temporarily away from that position from 1910-11, while he served as Theodore Roosevelt Exchange Professor at the University of Berlin. Finally, in 1917 he became Head of the English Department at the United States Naval Academy.
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