Little Blue Book no. 696 - How To Pronounce 4000 Proper Names, written by Lloyd E. Smith. Published by Haldeman-Julius Company, Girard Kansas, in  1925 and printed in the U.S.A. Pocket sized soft cover book, 64 printed pages. The book's covers are printed on the same newsprint type paper as the inside pages.. The book measures 5" x 3 3/8" (127mm x 86mm).

Synopsis: Little Blue Book No. 696 – How to Pronounce 4000 Proper Names, compiled by Lloyd E. Smith, is a compact reference guide designed to help readers correctly pronounce the names of thousands of notable people, historical figures, literary characters, geographical locations, and other proper nouns. Arranged as a convenient alphabetical reference, the booklet provides pronunciation guidance for names that readers might encounter in books, newspapers, public speaking, and everyday conversation.

Published in 1925 by the Haldeman-Julius Company, this 64-page pocket-sized guide reflects an era when printed pronunciation manuals were an important resource for students, readers, and anyone seeking to improve their knowledge of the English language. It serves as both a practical reference work and an interesting historical snapshot of the names and pronunciation conventions familiar to readers of the 1920s.

Part of the popular Little Blue Books series, the inexpensive booklets in the series were designed to make reading and entertainment accessible to a broad audience. The series covered a wide variety of subjects, from classic literature and poetry to practical guides and humor.

Condition: The book is in overall good plus condition.  The front cover has a few small marks, and the back cover has a small 1/4" tear at the top near the spine. The inside pages are in very good condition with age related yellowing (see photos).