A Practical Guide to English Versification, with a Compendious Dictionary of Rhymes, an Examination of Classical Measures, and Comments upon Burlesque and Comic Verse, Vers de Société, and Song Writing. By Tom Hood. A new and enlarged edition, to which are added Bysshe’s “RULES FOR MAKING ENGLISH VERSE,” etc.
“We do not hesitate to say, that Mr. Hood’s volume is deserving of a place on the shelves of all who take an interest in the structure of verse.”—Daily News.
“The book is compiled with great care, and will serve the purpose for which it is designed.... We may add that it contains a good deal of information which will be useful to students who have no wish to be numbered amongst verse-makers.”—Pall Mall Gazette.
“A dainty little book on English verse-making. The Dictionary of Rhymes will be found one of the most complete and practical in our language.”—Freeman.
“Alike to the tyro in versifying, the student of literature, and the general reader, this guide can be confidently recommended.”—Scotsman.
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The Manuale Clericorum: A Guide for the Reverent and Decent Celebration of Divine Service, the Holy Sacrament, and other Offices, according to the Rites, Ceremonies, and Ancient Use of the United Church of England and Ireland. Abridged from the “Directorium Anglicanum.” With Additions of Special Value in the Practical Rendering of the Services of the Church. Edited by the Rev. F. G. Lee.