""A Plea For The Queen's English: Stray Notes On Speaking And Spelling"" is a book written by Henry Alford in 1866. The book is a collection of essays that advocate for the proper use of the English language, both in terms of speaking and spelling. Alford argues that the English language is a beautiful and powerful tool that should be respected and used correctly. He criticizes the common mistakes that people make in their speech and writing, such as the misuse of words and the neglect of proper grammar. The book also includes tips on how to improve one's language skills, as well as examples of famous authors and their mastery of the English language. Overall, ""A Plea For The Queen's English"" is a passionate defense of the importance of proper language usage and a call to action for all English speakers to strive for excellence in their communication.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.