Der Deutsche Rathgeber, Oder Alphabetisches Noth- und Hulfs...
A Rare First Edition Guide to 19th-Century German Usage Heinsius, [Otto Friedrich] Theodor [1770-1849]. Der Deutsche Rathgeber, Oder Noth und Hulfs-Worterbuch der Deutschen Sprache, zum Nachschlagen in Zweifelhaften Grammatischen Fallen. Leipzig: In Commission bei A.G. Liebeskind, 1817. Octavo (8" x 5"; 20 x 12.5 cm). Contemporary marbled boards, calf lettering piece to spine. Moderate rubbing to extremities, considerable rubbing to head of spine, front hinge just starting near head. Toning, light browning in some places. Small early owner stamp (of M. Mortensen) to head of title page, internally clean. $100. * Third edition, enlarged and corrected. An essential reference for scholars of Germanic linguistics and legal history, this "German Advisor" served as a critical tool for navigating "doubtful grammatical cases" in the early 19th century. Author Theodor Heinsius (1770-1849), a renowned philologist and educator, was a fierce advocate for the purity of the German language, famously viewing linguistic indifference as "high treason to the fatherland". This compact octavo provides alphabetical guidance on spelling, syntax, and word choice, designed specifically for those wishing to draft error-free letters and official documents. It remains a valuable resource for interpreting contemporary legal texts and academic speech from the era. Heinsius, a professor at the Berlin Gymnasium, wrote several books on German grammar and literature. British Museum Catalogue (Compact Edition) 11:1108.
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