Putnam's Phrase Book An Aid to Social Letter Writing and to Ready and Effective Conversation, with Over 100 Model Social Letters and 6000 of the World's Best English Phrases

"Putnam's Phrase Book" by Edwin Hamlin Carr is an early 20th-century guide designed to sharpen social writing and conversation skills. The book is filled with more than six thousand phrases chosen to make communication smoother and more sophisticated, alongside a hundred example social letters showcasing how to use these phrases effectively. The author starts by explaining why a phrase book is a must-have alongside a dictionary, highlighting the power of well-picked phrases. He then walks through how the book is set up, explaining its dictionary style, the useful sample letters, and how to put together custom letters using the provided phrases. The beginning also thanks different writing sources for their help, showing the book's dedication to using common and proven phrases, all with the goal of helping people communicate better in everything from casual chats to heartfelt letters.