An English Grammar book that was revised 116 times as at 1985
People of the older generations who studied English might remember this book entitled "High School English Grammar and Composition" authored by P. C. Wren, M.A. (Oxon) & H. Martin, M.A. (Oxon) O.B.E.
It was hailed as the best book on English Grammar. In fact, I understand from many Indians from India who are incidentally great supporters of my book, that this book by Wren and Martin, is a compulsory English text in India. May be that is the reason why the Indians generally speak good English, except for the tongue-rolling accent which is hard to follow initially, but you will roll along as you hear them often enough.
The copy I have is the Revised 116th Edition 1985 (680 pages). Yes! It is 116th Edition, no typographical error! But, I have no information as to when it was first published.
It is really a great and excellent book written on English Grammar. How I wish schools today would use this book to teach English Grammar to help raise the standard of English in Singapore!
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