The Vault at Pfaff's

An Archive of Art and Literature by the Bohemians of Antebellum New York

Thingamies

Lord Lovell. "Thingamies." New York Saturday Press. (1859-11-26).
Electronic Source Available
Type
newspaper
Genre
commentary
Abstract

Comments on a few aspects of the English language. It includes an assessment on the effectiveness of short punchy setnences and the advantages of using the adjective "immense" more often.