Errors in the use of English [ed. by E. Hodgson].

Errors in the Use of English, compiled by William Ballantyne Hodgson, emerged during the late nineteenth-century Victorian preoccupation with linguistic precision and the standardization of English grammar. Published posthumously, the volume serves as a comprehensive index of common grammatical blunders, reflecting Hodgson's tenure as a professor of political economy and his rigorous approach to the structural integrity of the language. The text is largely derived from his extensive collection of examples culled from contemporary literature, parliamentary reports, and journalistic prose of the era.

The book’s design prioritizes utility, structured to provide clear examples of erroneous usage alongside corrective commentary. While the editorial work was finalized by others following Hodgson's death, the volume reflects his specific educational philosophy, which sought to refine the discursive habits of the English-speaking public. It was received as a standard reference for students and writers of the period, valued for its exhaustive cataloging of syntax errors and its contribution to the pedagogical literature of Victorian linguistics.