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Unify English with a Germanic backbone for clearer, self-explaining language.
This concise work argues for systematic spelling and a self-developed English-based language, built from Greek, German, and Irish models, to make words pure and easier to learn. It includes a grammar, reader, and vocabulary to support this vision.
This edition outlines the need to replace borrowed Latin and Greek terms with homogenous, self-explaining roots, and it critiques unsystematic spelling and needless complexity. It also presents practical steps, discussion of language history, and why a common, accessible tongue could benefit readers and learners across nations.- Learn why unsystematic spelling and borrowed terms hinder understanding.
- Explore how a Germanic-English base could improve clarity and ease of learning.
- See the structure of the proposed language, with a grammar, reader, and vocabulary.
- Review recommendations and real-world considerations for adoption and education.
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Plea for an American Language, or Germanic-English (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book introduces a bold new system for the English language, proposing a return to its Anglo-Saxon and Germanic roots. The author argues that English spelling and vocabulary have become unnecessarily complex and confusing, hindering the progress of popular education and limiting the expressive potential of the language. Drawing inspiration from languages like Greek, German, and Irish, this book presents a comprehensive plan for a simplified and self-explanatory English language, one that would make learning and understanding easier for all. The author's vision is for a language that is not only more accessible and expressive but also a source of national pride, unity, and cultural identity. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the evolution of language, the challenges facing English in the modern era, and the potential for a more humane and effective system of communication. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333284107_0
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Plea for an American Language, or GermanicEnglish Showing the Necessity of Systematic Spelling and of Making Our Words Pure, SelfDeveloped and a Grammar, Reader and Vocabulary of the Pro
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