Name: English As She Is Taught: A Collection of Victorian Student Bloopers, Blunders and Howlers
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Author: Mark Twain
ISBN: 9781981884322

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English As She Is Taught: A Collection of Victorian Student Bloopers, Blunders and Howlers

Type

Physical Book

Author

Caroline Le Row

Introduction by

Mark Twain

Publisher

Createspace

Language

English

Pages

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

22.9 x 15.2 x 0.4 cm

Weight

0.12 kg.

ISBN13

9781981884322

Synopsis "English As She Is Taught: A Collection of Victorian Student Bloopers, Blunders and Howlers"

Did you know that "aborigines" were a system of mountains? Or that an "equestrian" was someone who asks questions? Or that the food of the gods is "ammonia"? Long before the book "Pullet Surprises" set all America chuckling over student bloopers, teachers have been collecting the best of their pupils' blunders and howlers. This classic Victorian collection will keep YOU chuckling - and teach you a few things you probably didn't know, such as the fact that "a verb is something to eat" and "every sentence must begin with a caterpillar." Reformatted to fit today's bookshelf, this wonderful collection includes Mark Twain's witty review and introduction to the book, from Century Magazine.

Mark Twain

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Mark Twain, pseudonym of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, was born in 1835 in Missouri and is considered one of the great geniuses of American literature. Author of classics such as “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” and “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”, Twain revolutionized narrative with his humor, social criticism, and approachable style. His works, set on the Mississippi River, explore themes such as freedom, childhood, and justice. Recognized worldwide, Twain received numerous awards and his legacy continues to inspire readers of all ages, connecting generations through unforgettable stories.

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