A Little Book of Filipino Riddles (Edition1) - Couverture souple

Sijbrand Logeman, Willem; A Strong, Herbert

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9371773529 ISBN 13 : 9789371773522

Editeur : Alpha Editions, 2025

Synopsis

A rediscovered classic that reawakens the wonder of words Introduction to the Study of the History of Language invites readers to trace the living roots of every tongue. Willem Sijbrand Logeman s lucid, passionate guide lays out the principles of historical linguistics and philology with clarity and curiosity: how languages change over time, the methods of comparative language study, the logic of sound shifts, and the detective work behind reconstructing language origins. Blending rigorous scholarship with readable storytelling, it maps linguistic evolution across families and eras, turning abstract concepts into memorable insights for both newcomers and seasoned researchers. This edition from Alpha Editions is more than a reprint. Out of print for decades and meticulously restored for today s and future generations, it brings back a pivotal language history book with refreshed typography and archival care. Every page has been prepared to honor Logeman s original voice while making his work accessible to modern readers of introduction to linguistics, language research, and philology. A cultural treasure and collector s item, this volume belongs on the shelf of casual readers intrigued by language development, students of language study, and classic literature collectors seeking a foundational text in the study of language change over time. Rediscover the origins and trajectories of speech with an essential work on language history, now reborn for a new age.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Alpha Editions
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9371773529
• ISBN 13: 9789371773522
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 270
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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