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People living through the Victorian and Edwardian eras have one thing in common with the people of the 21st century – the need to express their message clearly in writing. This is what this eternal book teaches. Although written a hundred years ago, its advice still applies to our time. The author gives many examples and explanations about the differences between the American and British correspondence styles.
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