Practical Rhetoric And Composition : Kessinger Publishing : 9781437116717 : 143711671X : 01 Oct 2008 : Practical Rhetoric and Composition is a comprehensive guide to the English language, written by Albert Newton Raub and originally published in 1887. The book covers a variety of topics, including capitalization, punctuation, letter writing, style, and composition. It is designed to be a practical resource for anyone looking to improve their writing skills, whether they are students, professionals, or simply interested in the English language.The book begins with a discussion of the basic rules of capitalization and punctuation, including the proper use of commas, semicolons, and apostrophes. It then moves on to cover more advanced topics such as sentence structure, paragraph development, and the use of figurative language.In addition to its focus on writing mechanics, Practical Rhetoric and Composition also includes a section on letter writing, offering advice on everything from addre