The beauties of the language of princes; to which is prefixed, a dissertation upon the purity of language, and the difference between purity and beauty; with many examples of both, chiefly in the French tongue. The French Examples are taken out of the best Authors. To it are added, Notes Grammatical, Critical, Historical, &c. For the Use of Those Noblemen and Gentlemen who read our French as easily as their own English: or Those of my Countrymen who can read English, and have made Grammar their Study. Dedicated to His Majesty. By John Francis de La Fond, Teacher of Languages.

People / Organizations

• John Francis De La Fond (Author)
• John Huggonson ("printed by")

Imprint

London: printed (by S. Palmer and J. Huggonson in Bartholomew-Close ) for the author, and sold by him at his school, [1720?]

Publication year

1720-1720

ESTC No.

T146329

Grub Street ID

192995

Description

[6],100p. ; 8⁰

Uncontrolled note

Titlepage a cancel?