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Dueling Over Punctuation: A Dramatic Chapter in Grammar History
This chapter explores the historical context and dramatic events surrounding a punctuation duel in Paris in 1837. It narrates the fierce competition between two law professors over punctuation marks, illustrating the extremes they went to in defense of their grammatical honor.
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