Observations On The Scottish Dialect (1782) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164887171)

Observations On The Scottish Dialect is a book written by John Sinclair in 1782. The book is a comprehensive study of the Scottish dialect, providing an in-depth analysis of its grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and usage. Sinclair delves into the history of the Scottish language and its evolution over time, tracing its roots back to the Old English language. He also examines the differences between the Scottish dialect and standard English, highlighting the unique features of the former. The book contains numerous examples of Scottish dialect, drawn from literature, poetry, and everyday speech. Sinclair's work was groundbreaking in its time, and it remains an important reference for scholars studying the Scottish dialect today.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.

Author: John Sinclair
ISBN-10: 1164887173
ISBN-13: 9781164887171
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 242
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.51d