author
Frederick W. (Frederick William) Hamilton
1860–1940
A Universalist minister, educator, and printer, he moved easily between the worlds of faith, language, and public life. He is best remembered as a former president of Tufts College, but he also wrote practical, readable books on writing, grammar, and printing.
12 Audiobooks
Division of Words Rules for the Division of Words at the Ends of Lines, with Remarks on Spelling, Syllabication and Pronunciation
by Frederick W. (Frederick William) Hamilton
A Brief History of Printing in England A Short History of Printing in England from Caxton to the Present Time
by Frederick W. (Frederick William) Hamilton
Capitals A Primer of Information about Capitalization with some Practical Typographic Hints as to the Use of Capitals
by Frederick W. (Frederick William) Hamilton
Books Before Typography A Primer of Information About the Invention of the Alphabet and the History of Book-Making up to the Invention of Movable Types Typographic Technical Series for Apprentices #49
by Frederick W. (Frederick William) Hamilton
Word Study and English Grammar A Primer of Information about Words, Their Relations and Their Uses
by Frederick W. (Frederick William) Hamilton
Abbreviations and Signs A Primer of Information about Abbreviations and Signs, with Classified Lists of Those in Most Common Use
by Frederick W. (Frederick William) Hamilton
Compound Words A Study of the Principles of Compounding, the Components of Compounds, and the Use of the Hyphen
by Frederick W. (Frederick William) Hamilton
A Brief History of Printing. Part II: The Economic History of Printing
by Frederick W. (Frederick William) Hamilton
Type and Presses in America A Brief Historical Sketch of the Development of Type Casting and Press Building in the United States
by Frederick W. (Frederick William) Hamilton
Punctuation A Primer of Information about the Marks of Punctuation and their Use Both Grammatically and Typographically
by Frederick W. (Frederick William) Hamilton
The Uses of Italic A Primer of Information Regarding the Origin and Uses of Italic Letters
by Frederick W. (Frederick William) Hamilton
The Invention of Typography A Brief Sketch of the Invention of Printing and How it Came About
by Frederick W. (Frederick William) Hamilton
About the author
Born in Portland, Maine, in 1860, Frederick W. Hamilton studied at Tufts, earning his bachelor's degree in 1880 and later a master's degree in English literature and philosophy. He went on to become a Universalist minister and an educator, bringing together religious work, teaching, and a lasting interest in clear communication.
Hamilton served as the fourth president of Tufts College from 1905 to 1912. Beyond university leadership, he was active in education and public affairs in Massachusetts, and he was also known for his work connected to printing and the teaching of good English usage.
As an author, he wrote in a practical style that fit his background as both teacher and reformer. His books often focused on grammar, composition, and the craft of printing, making him a useful guide for readers who wanted language advice that was direct, orderly, and easy to apply.