Historically, the substantive and editorial differences among the first-edition and the third-edition versions is that the former, A Dictionary of Modern English Usage ( 1926 ), is a prescriptive style guide to clear and expressive writing, whilst the latter versions, The New Fowler ’ s Modern English Usage ( 1996 ) and Fowler ’ s Modern English Usage ( 2004 ), are descriptive usage guides to spoken and written English.

Historically in western armies, and in many contemporary armies, the issue of a side arm in the form of a service pistol is a clear sign of authority and is the mark of a commissioned officer or senior NCO.

Historically, even with a tissue biopsy, pathologic misdiagnosis was an important problem, particularly in patients without a clear pre-existing diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia to guide the pathologist.

Historically some used the radius of curvature ( D0-D200 ) but this is out of favour now because it is clear that the steel loading plate of 300mm diameter affects the shape of the deflection bowl between the centre ( D0 ) and the D200 sensor at 200mm.

Historically, bugles, drums, and other loud musical instruments were used for clear communication in the noise and confusion of a battlefield.

Historically, the area was renowned for mineral extraction, including clay, aggregates and notably the digging of huge amounts of chalk from the West Thurrock area for use in the now defunct cement industries.

Historically, a natural branch of the Maas flowed from Heusden to the Amer and Hollands Diep estuary ; this branch silted up and now forms a stream called Oude Maasje.

Historically within the North Riding of Yorkshire, the name was derived from ' Ley ' or ' Le ' ( clearing ), and ' burn ' ( stream ), meaning clearing by the stream.

Historically, the leopard darter was limited to upland, large stream habitats of the Little River drainage in Oklahoma and Arkansas.

Historically, it was of particular relevance to sailing warships which used them to outmaneuver opponents when the wind had dropped but might be used by any vessel in confined, shoal water to place it in a more desirable position, provided she had enough manpower.

Historically, utilization of forest products, including timber and fuel wood, has played a key role in human societies, comparable to the roles of water and cultivable land.

Historically speaking, salt has been used as a meat preservative as salt promotes water excretion, thus working as a preservative.

Historically and internationally known as the Persian Gulf, this body of water is sometimes controversially referred to as the Arabian Gulf or simply The Gulf by most Arab states, although neither of the latter two terms are recognized internationally.

Historically within the Middle East, Europe and the rest of the Old World, settlements were located on higher ground ( for defense ) and close to fresh water sources.

Historically, one TR was defined as the energy removal rate that will freeze one short ton of water at 0 ° C ( 32 ° F ) in one day.

Historically, in Alaska, hand hook and line trolling were used to catch king and silver salmon in salt water.

Historically the oysters filtered the estuary's entire water volume of excess nutrients every three or four days.

Historically, much of the town's transportation was done by water, either canals or streams.

Historically this contained marshes and gave the name to the Durotriges, water dwellers, the Celtic tribe of Dorset.

Historically, Teredo concentrations in the Caribbean Sea have been substantially higher than in most other salt water bodies.

Historically, Epsom was known as a spa town, although there is little to see nowadays apart from a water pump.

Historically, attention has focused on reactors with low breeding ratios, from 1. 01 for the Shippingport Reactor running on thorium fuel and cooled by conventional light water to over 1. 2 for the Russian BN-350 liquid-metal-cooled reactor.

Historically, this contamination of drinking water has been the largest killer of humans.

Historically, the Gananoque River's watershed had been an important water transportation corridor, extending north to the Rideau River watershed and playing a key role in the town's early history and economic importance.

Historically water vehicles have been propelled by poles, paddles or oars, through manipulation of sailing rigs that propel by lifting using the wind, and a variety of engineered machinery that creates subsurface thrust through the process or internal combustion.

Historically, paddles had a 90 degree twist so that when one blade was in the water the other blade did not catch any air, and the upper wrist was well oriented to push the stroke through.

Historically Buckfastleigh has grown as a mill town known for its woollen mills, corn and paper mills and a tannery supported by the rivers Dart, Mardle and the Dean Burn — water being an essential natural resource used in the manufacturing of wool and other products.

Historically, water guns were made of metal and used rubber squeeze bulbs to load and propel water through a nozzle

Historically people from this village and those surrounding it were known by the derogatory term ' wetfeet ', because of the high water table of the area leading to the ground being so waterlogged.

Historically, the route passed over the water on the Cache River Bridge, but the 1934 Parker pony truss bridge was bypassed in 1995.

Historically, tailings were disposed of however was convenient, such as in downstream running water or down drains.

Historically, the Championships were first held in 1926, and included water polo prior to 1999 when the discipline was moved to the European Water Polo Championship.

Historically the site was a dune, then a dumping ground, and converted in 1999-2000 into a natural area with a littoral zone that greatly improved the water quality by re-establishing native Midwestern ecology.

Historically, the tribe lived in bands near the mouth of the Grand River at its confluence with the Missouri River ; the mouth of the Missouri at its confluence with the Mississippi River, and in present-day Saline County, Missouri.

Historically, the small Härjapea River flowed from Lake Ülemiste through the town into the sea, but the river was diverted for sewage in the 1930s and has since completely disappeared from the cityscape.

Historically, the lowland European bison's range encompassed all lowlands of Europe, extending from the Massif Central to the Volga River and the Caucasus.

Historically, periodic flooding of the adjacent Yellow River threatened the safety and functioning of the canal.

Historically, the Rhinelands refers ( physically speaking ) to a loosely defined region embracing the land on either bank of the River Rhine in central Europe.

Historically Tyrone stretched as far north as Lough Foyle, and comprised part of modern day County Londonderry east of the River Foyle.

Historically, the Pawnee lived along outlying tributaries of the Missouri River: the Platte, Loup and Republican rivers in present-day Nebraska and in northern Kansas.

Historically a part of Surrey, the area takes its name from the old village of Battersea, an island settlement established in the river delta of the Falconbrook ; a river that rises in Tooting Bec Common and flows underground through south London to the River Thames.

Historically part of the Menominee homelands, a three-mile strip along the Wisconsin River was ceded to the United States in a treaty of 1836, as part of concessions the people made.

Historically, West Helena and its sister city Helena, located on the Mississippi River, have been two of the focal points in the history of the development of the blues.

Historically and culturally, the heart of Estero is the spring-fed Estero River, which flows to Estero Bay.

Historically, before incorporation when it was called " Mount Wollaston " and later as the " North Precinct " of Braintree, Quincy roughly began at the Neponset River in the north and ended at the Fore River in the south.

Historically, Port Allegany was a traveling point in pioneer days when travelers coming overland from the Susquehanna River would continue by boat.

Historically Cleveland, as a geographic area within the North Riding of Yorkshire, was located entirely to the south of the River Tees and its largest town was Guisborough, until the rise of Middlesbrough in the 19th century.

Historically, the tallest individual is claimed to be the Ferguson Tree, at, found in the Watts River region of Victoria in 1871 or 1872.

Historically housing was largely located on the west bank of the River Usk between Caerleon Bridge and the University campus along with a small number of houses on the east bank.

Historically, Fort George runs from Broadway east to the Harlem River, and from West 181st Street north to Dyckman Street and Sherman Creek.

* Numerous references to the Brazos River, especially its flooding, can be found in James A. Michener's Historically based novel " Texas "

Historically within Lancashire, Latchford is a predominantly residential area, Latchford lies between the River Mersey and the Manchester Ship Canal, and broadly consists of 19th century terraced housing and some open space.

Historically, the town has had a connective relationship with Fall River.

Historically, the Jiu River was also called Rhabon by the Dacian people.

Historically a part of County Durham, it lies on the southern bank of the River Tyne opposite Newcastle upon Tyne and together they form the urban core of Tyneside.