Title: A Grammar of the English Language, in a series of letters. Intended for the use of schools and of young persons in general; but, more especially for the use of soldiers, sailors, apprentices and plough-boys Author: William Cobbett Imprint: New York, Printed for the author by Clayton and Kingsland, 1818 Description: iv, [5]-184 p.; 18 cm. Citation: Pearl 96 Commentary: A Grammar of the English Language ranks as one of Cobbett's greatest works. It was written in America in the form of letters to his third son, James Paul Cobbett (1803-81). First published in New York in 1818, "this Grammar has maintained its freshness, vigour, and utility" to the present day.

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