Principles Of English Etymology, First Series: The Native Element (1892) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781120848352)

Principles of English Etymology, First Series: The Native Element is a book written by Walter William Skeat in 1892. The book is a comprehensive study of the English language and its etymology, specifically focusing on the native elements of the language. It explores the origins and development of English words, tracing their roots back to Old English and other Germanic languages. The book covers a wide range of topics, including phonetics, spelling, grammar, and vocabulary. It is an essential resource for linguists, historians, and anyone interested in the history and evolution of the English language. The book is written in a scholarly and analytical style, with detailed explanations and examples to illustrate the author's points. Overall, Principles of English Etymology, First Series: The Native Element is a valuable and informative work that remains relevant to this day.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: Walter William Skeat
ISBN-10: 1120848350
ISBN-13: 9781120848352
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/07/2009
Pages: 594
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.28lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.44d