Excerpt from A Book About Words
The increased attention lately paid to our Language as a subject of Education, has induced the Author to state in the following pages his views on English (and other) Words. These views are the result of a long professional career in tuition, together with the study which such a calling naturally involves. Notwithstanding the rapid strides made of late years in the science of Words, much still remains unknown to the general reader; but if the following remarks be accepted as a small contribution to a more extended knowledge of, this interesting subject, the Author will be amply compensated for any trouble it may.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. Descriptive and informative, this book provides an exceptional resource for the etymological exploration of the English language. The author, an ardent scholar and experienced linguist, leads readers on an enlightening journey tracing the roots and origins of English words, unveiling the hidden stories behind their meanings. From the Saxon period to the present day, the book examines how words are born, evolve, and sometimes vanish from the language, enriching our understanding of the dynamic nature of language. Investigating familiar words and their lesser-known relatives, this book illuminates the remarkable interconnectedness of languages and cultures, shedding light on the nuanced and fascinating tapestry of human expression. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282402556_0
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