This rare book contains a summarised but comprehensive treatise on the subject of English grammar, written by Henry Sweet and originally published in 1893.The object of this book is to give the essentials of historical English grammar as far as is possible within the limits of 100 pages, excluding syntax but including the history of the language, phonology, inflections, particles, composition, and derivation. This book is perfect for anyone with an interest in the correct use of English grammar and constitutes a great addition to any collection of antiquarian linguistic texts. Henry Sweet (1845 - 1912) was an English philologist, phonetician, and grammarian. This book has been elected for modern republication due to its immense educational and historical value, and is proudly republished now with a new introduction to the topic.