Early English Books, 1641-1700


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The Government of the Tongue, by the Author of the Whole Duty of Man. [Another]


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With this book, Richard Allestree presents a detailed exploration of the power of language, and how it can be used for good or ill. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of theology, philosophy and literature, he provides a compelling argument for the importance of careful and considered speech. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the power and influence of language. 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.