William Strunk

The Elements of Style

originally published:
Ithaca, New York : Privately Printed / (W.P. Humphrey)
1918

We offered this copy of the rare, true first edition of this standard reference work in 2005.

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bio notes:
born: 7/1/1869
died: 9/26/1946
born as: William Strunk

Professor of English at Cornell University and is best known as the original author of The Elements of Style, which was expanded by his student E.B. White after his death.