Words about Words
- ISBN-10
- 0070240485
- ISBN-13
- 9780070240483
- Category
- Reference / Dictionaries
- Pages
- 409
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1984
- Publisher
- McGraw-Hill Companies
- Author
- David Grambs
Description
Defines and provides quotations that illustrate the use of words related to writing, editing, and publishing
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