A grammar containing the etymology and syntax of the English language: for advanced grammar grades, and for high schools, academies, etc.

A grammar containing the etymology and syntax of the English language – is a book, which was published in 1878 and written by William Swinton. William Swinton, younger brother of renowned trade union activist, journalist and editor John Swinton. He enjoyed a varied career as a teacher, professor, textbook author and war correspondent. Both the method and the content of the book are so obvious that teachers will discover its scope and character simply by turning the pages over. In one sentence, the author would state that his aim was to set out in the light of recent linguistic research the etymology and syntax of the English language, in order to make a logical, systematic and orderly representation of this great subject, with the aim of both intellectual development, mental acuity and the achievement of fair mastery in the art of speaking and writing in English. Great efforts have been made to make it a textbook for the working class; emphasis is placed on executive summaries, thematic analyzes and written reviews.