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Can I read Plain words : a guide to the use of English on EtoBox?

Plain words : a guide to the use of English by Rebecca Gowers, Sir Ernest Gowers is a reference work available to read on EtoBox.

What is Plain words : a guide to the use of English about?

Reflects the many changes in English usage. This book draws on an extensive private archive, previously hidden away in family cupboards and attics, to tell the story behind a book that has become an institution

Who reads Plain words : a guide to the use of English?

It is typically read by readers who need quick, reliable lookup and repeat reference.

Common subject areas: reference, language, dictionaries and manuals.

Author
Rebecca Gowers, Sir Ernest Gowers
Publisher
Penguin Books, Limited
Published
2015
Language
EN
ISBN
9780241960349
Category
reference
Subjects
Literary Fiction, Humanities
Rating
4.5 / 5 (97 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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