A Key to the Classical Pronunciation of Greek, Latin and Scripture Proper Names; In which the Words are Accented and Divided into Syllables Exactly as the ought to be Pronounced, according to Rules drawn from Analogy and the best Usage… The Seventh Edition.

  • Walker, John
  • London: Printed for T. Cadell [et al.] 1822

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8vo, pp. xxxii, 285, [3]. Contemporary marbled sheep, spine divided by gilt rules, red morocco label. A little soiled and spotted, one leaf torn touching text without loss. Somewhat rubbed, some wear to extremities, front hinge starting. Binder’s ticket of B. Scott of Carlisle and traces of erased inscription to pastedown.

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A reprint of lexicographer, elocutionist and erstwhile actor John Walker's (1732-1807) pronunciation guide, first published in 1798.

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