Project Gutenberg 2018-10-14 Public domain in the USA. 587 Mathews, William 1818 1909 Words; Their Use and Abuse Produced by Turgut Dincer, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Words; Their Use and Abuse" by William Mathews is a critical examination of language and its significance, written in the late 19th century. The work explores the power of words, how they shape thought and influence society, and the common misuses and abuses of language. Mathews seeks to underline the importance of carefully chosen words, emphasizing their role in communication and the intellect. At the start of the book, the author discusses the deep connection between language and thought, declaring that words are not merely sounds but carry immense significance. He argues that language is a unique gift of humanity that differentiates us from animals, allowing for the expression and classification of ideas. Mathews illustrates how words possess inherent power, capable of evoking diverse emotions and thoughts, and stresses the need for awareness regarding their use to effectively communicate and connect with others. Through a series of reflections, he sets the stage for a thoughtful exploration of the intricacies of language, which he intends to delve into throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en English language -- Semantics English language -- Usage PE Text Category: Language & Communication 1115272 2025-06-23T08:07:27.501678 text/html 1111015 2018-10-14T15:59:38 text/html 484965 2025-06-23T08:07:52.029512 application/epub+zip 498254 2025-06-23T08:07:33.754727 application/epub+zip 498254 2025-06-23T08:07:30.634718 application/epub+zip 778234 2025-06-23T08:08:02.119967 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 689048 2025-06-23T08:07:47.421539 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 689149 2022-09-26T10:06:35.973749 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 927221 2025-06-23T08:07:24.854800 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 927411 2018-10-14T15:59:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18286 2025-06-23T08:08:02.315979 application/rdf+xml 8756 2025-06-23T08:07:30.849684 image/jpeg 1969 2025-06-23T08:07:30.745663 image/jpeg 370351 2018-10-14T15:59:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 431563 2018-10-14T15:59:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 436258 2025-06-23T08:07:27.598710 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog