The King's English: Its Sources And History, Origin And Progress Of Written Language, Puzzling Peculiarities Of English, Spelling Reform (1881) - Couverture souple

Moon, George Washington

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1120893860 ISBN 13 : 9781120893864

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

The King's English: Its Sources And History, Origin And Progress Of Written Language, Puzzling Peculiarities Of English, Spelling Reform is a book written by George Washington Moon in 1881. It is a comprehensive study of the English language, covering its sources and history, the origin and progress of written language, and the puzzling peculiarities of English. The book also delves into the topic of spelling reform and its potential benefits. Throughout the book, Moon explores the evolution of the English language, from its earliest roots to its current form. He discusses the influences of various languages on English, including Latin, French, and German. Moon also examines the development of written language, including the invention of the printing press and the impact of technology on language.One of the main focuses of The King's English is the peculiarities of the English language, such as irregular spellings and pronunciations. Moon offers explanations for these oddities and suggests ways in which the language could be reformed to make it more consistent and easier to learn.Overall, The King's English is a fascinating and informative exploration of the English language and its history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in linguistics, language history, or the English language in general.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1120893860
• ISBN 13: 9781120893864
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 192
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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