The Dialect Of Cumberland: With A Chapter On Its Place Names (1873) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781120875204)

""The Dialect of Cumberland: With a Chapter on Its Place Names"" is a book written by Robert Ferguson and originally published in 1873. The book is a comprehensive study of the dialect spoken in Cumberland, a county in the north of England. The author examines the unique features of the dialect, including its pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary, and provides numerous examples of its usage in everyday speech. In addition, the book includes a chapter on the place names of Cumberland, exploring the origins and meanings of the names of towns, villages, and other locations in the county. The book is a valuable resource for linguists, historians, and anyone interested in the language and culture of the north of England.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: Robert Ferguson
ISBN-10: 112087520X
ISBN-13: 9781120875204
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/29/2010
Pages: 252
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.53d