Seven Thousand Words Often Mispronounced

The book is in fair condition, with a green hardcover showing signs of age-related wear, including some corner and edge wear. The spine and binding are intact, ensuring the book's durability. There is no dust jacket present. The pages are slightly yellowed, consistent with its publication date, but remain clean and legible.

"Seven Thousand Words Often Mispronounced" by William Henry P. Phyfe is a comprehensive reference guide first published in 1889, with this particular printing by G. P. Putnam's Sons in 1898. This edition, marked as the Forty-Fifth Thousand, has been carefully revised with a supplement of 1,400 additional words. Phyfe, a member of the American Philological Association, provides an extensive handbook addressing common pronunciation difficulties in English, including foreign names and phrases. This hardcover edition, published by The Knickerbocker Press in New York and London, stands out for its historical significance in language studies. The book is valuable for linguists, educators, and collectors interested in the evolution of English pronunciation. The condition of the book, with its sturdy hardcover binding, reflects its age, with some wear typical of a book over a century old.