Lindley Murray's "Grammar of the English Language" is a classic guide to the rules of English grammar and usage. First published in 1795, it has been a popular resource for students and writers ever since. This abridged edition, revised by R.B. Fitz Gibbon, retains all the essential features of the original work while making it more accessible to modern readers. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.