Pilgrims and Other Stories, a book written by Joseph Devlin, is a collection of tales of the New West, and tales of China.

Are you confused by commas? Exasperated by ellipses? Thrown into a panic by parentheses? If you often find yourself at a loss for words, it may be time to brush up on the basics with help from this comprehensive guide that offers plenty of tips and techniques for improving your spoken and written communication skills.

In the preparation of this little work the writer has kept one end in view.: To make it serviceable for those for whom it is intended, that is, for those who have neither the time nor the opportunity, the learning nor the inclination, to peruse elaborate and abstruse treatises on Rhetoric, Grammar, and Composition. To them such works are as gold enclosed in chests of steel and locked beyond power of opening. This book has no pretension about it whatever,—it is neither a Manual of Rhetoric,...

This antiquarian volume contains a comprehensive guide to speaking and writing correctly, with information on grammar, sentence structure, writing letters, common pitfalls, comments on famous pieces of literature and their authors, and much more. Written in simple, clear language and full of helpful tips and hints, this text will be of considerable utility to those with a keen interest in linguistics, and it would make for a worthy addition to any personal library. The chapters of this boo...

Practical, everyday advice, first published around 1900. According to the Introduction: "In the preparation of this little work the writer has kept one end in view, viz.: To make it serviceable for those for whom it is intended, that is, for those who have neither the time nor the opportunity, the learning nor the inclination, to peruse elaborate and abstruse treatises on Rhetoric, Grammar, and Composition. To them such works are as gold enclosed in chests of steel and locked beyond power ...

Learn the Easy Way to Speak and Write Well.I found this book by accident while browsing through a now-defunct Los Angeles bookstore/cafe. *It was the luckiest accident of my life.*At that point I had been a professional writer for more than twenty years, but I rarely enjoyed my work, and I felt all of it was disposable in one way or another.At first, reading this book gave me an incredible, if unfamiliar, feeling of joy and self-confidence. Afterwards, I began to s...

I found this book by accident while browsing through a now-defunct Los Angeles bookstore/cafe. It was the luckiest accident of my life. At that point I had been a professional writer for more than twenty years, but I rarely enjoyed my work, and I felt all of it was disposable in one way or another. At first, reading this book gave me an incredible, if unfamiliar, feeling of joy and self-confidence.Afterwards, I began to surprise the hell out of myself in terms of what I was able to...

Check out this all-new "How to Speak and Write Correctly: Study Guide" with FREE colorful infographic. This is a complementary book summary based on "How to Speak and Write Correctly" by Joseph Devlin (1910). It is translated into 16+ written languages, with new 5-week learning schedule, two mini quizzes, and many FREE e-Articles on business writing tips online.ESL Students:~ purchase "Dr. Vi's Study Guide" online here (16+ languages available)~ master English speakin...

Check out this all-new "How to Speak and Write Correctly: Study Guide" with FREE colorful infographic. This is a complementary book summary based on "How to Speak and Write Correctly" by Joseph Devlin (1910). It is translated into 16+ written languages, with new 5-week learning schedule, two mini quizzes, and many FREE e-Articles on business writing tips online.ESL Students:~ purchase "Dr. Vi's Study Guide" online here (16+ languages available)~ master English speakin...

Check out this all-new "How to Speak and Write Correctly: Study Guide" with FREE colorful infographic. This is a complementary book summary based on "How to Speak and Write Correctly" by Joseph Devlin (1910). It is translated into 16+ written languages, with new 5-week learning schedule, two mini quizzes, and many FREE e-Articles on business writing tips online.ESL Students:~ purchase "Dr. Vi's Study Guide" online here (16+ languages available)~ master English speakin...

Check out this all-new "How to Speak and Write Correctly: Study Guide" with FREE colorful infographic. This is a complementary book summary based on "How to Speak and Write Correctly" by Joseph Devlin (1910). It is translated into 16+ written languages, with new 5-week learning schedule, two mini quizzes, and many FREE e-Articles on business writing tips online.ESL Students:~ purchase "Dr. Vi's Study Guide" online here (16+ languages available)~ master English speakin...

Check out this all-new "How to Speak and Write Correctly: Study Guide" with FREE colorful infographic. This is a complementary book summary based on "How to Speak and Write Correctly" by Joseph Devlin (1910). It is translated into 16+ written languages, with new 5-week learning schedule, two mini quizzes, and many FREE e-Articles on business writing tips online.ESL Students:~ purchase "Dr. Vi's Study Guide" online here (16+ languages available)~ master English speakin...