A Desk-Book of Errors in English Including Notes on Colloquialisms and Slang to be Avoided in Conversation

"A Desk-Book of Errors in English" by Frank H. Vizetelly is a guide that sets out to fix the common errors people make when speaking and writing in English. Written with a formal, instructive tone, the book points out mistakes involving grammar, everyday sayings, and slang that people should avoid if they want to speak and write well. The introduction makes it clear that English is often used incorrectly, especially with the rise of casual speech and poor grammar in modern society, and the author wants to help people write and speak more correctly, with appreciation for the publisher as he does so. The goal is to help keep the English language pure and encourage readers to think carefully about the words and grammar they use so they can speak and write clearly and accurately.