An essay towards an universal and rational grammar; together with rules for learning Latin, in English verse. Formerly composed by Mr. Shirley, the best dramatic poet in his time. (See Wood's Athen. Oxoniens. p. 377.) To which is annex'd the Latin particles, and a catalogue of above two thousand words the same (the termination excepted) in English as in Latin, &c. For the use of Prince William

All titles

• An essay towards an universal and rational grammar; together with rules for learning Latin, in English verse. Formerly composed by Mr. Shirley, the best dramatic poet in his time. (See Wood's Athen. Oxoniens. p. 377.) To which is annex'd the Latin particles, and a catalogue of above two thousand words the same (the termination excepted) in English as in Latin, &c. For the use of Prince William
• Essay towards an universal and rational grammar.
• Essay towards a rational grammar

People / Organizations

• J. T Philipps (Author)

Imprint

London : printed by Joseph Downing, in Bartholomew Close, near West-Smithfield, M.DCC.XXVI. [1726]

Added name

Shirley, James, 1596-1666.

Publication year

1726

ESTC No.

T95212

Grub Street ID

314737

Description

[4],xx,192p. ; 8°.

Note

Dedication signed: Jenkin Tho. Philipps

Sometimes also attributed to James Shirley

Includes: 'An essay towards an universal and rational grammar' by James Shirley

The same setting was issued in the same year with the title 'An essay towards a rational grammar'.

Uncontrolled note

Cf. t94218