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Cover of Lectures On the English Language by George Perkins Marsh
Year: 2023
Language: en
Pages: 712
ISBN-13: 9781021340672
Dimensions:
Height: 9.21 inches
Length: 6.14 inches
Weight: 2.16 pounds
Width: 1.42 inches
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“Lectures On the English Language” by George Perkins Marsh, published by Creative Media Partners, LLC on July 18, 2023, is a significant work in American linguistics, originally released in 1861. This edition spans 712 pages and is presented in English. Marsh delves into the evolution of the English language, tracing its journey from Indo-European origins to contemporary forms, while examining the cultural and historical influences that have shaped its development.

Readers will find a thorough exploration of English grammar and usage, making this book a valuable resource for both students and scholars in the fields of language and literature. The work is recognized for its cultural importance and contributes to the understanding of historical and comparative linguistics. As a public domain text, it is freely available for copying and distribution, ensuring that this foundational knowledge remains accessible to a wide audience.


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First published in 1861, this book is a landmark work in American linguistics. Marsh explores the evolution of the English language, from its Indo-European roots to its modern forms, and offers insights into the cultural and historical forces that shaped its development. He also provides detailed analysis of English grammar and usage, making this a valuable resource for students and scholars of language and literature.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the “public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Publisher: Creative Media Partners, LLC. Year: 2023.
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ISBN-13: 9781021340672.
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Language: en. Pages: 712.

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