{"product_id":"word-book-of-virginia-folk-bennett-wood-green-9781165871124","title":"Word Book Of Virginia Folk Speech (1912)","description":"The Word Book of Virginia Folk Speech, written by Bennett Wood Green and first published in 1912, is a comprehensive collection of words, phrases, and idioms used by the people of Virginia during the early 20th century. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a particular topic such as food, animals, weather, and emotions. The author collected these words and phrases by traveling throughout Virginia and speaking with various people in different regions of the state. He documented the unique ways in which people spoke and the words they used, including those of African American and Native American communities. The book provides a fascinating insight into the language and culture of rural Virginia during this time period. It includes explanations of the meanings of the words and phrases, as well as examples of their usage in everyday conversation. The book also features illustrations and photographs of the people and places that the author encountered during his travels. Overall, the Word Book of Virginia Folk Speech is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and language of Virginia, as well as for linguists and folklorists studying the evolution of language and culture in the United States.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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bennett Wood Green\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1165871122\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781165871124\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/10\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 532\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.09lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.31d","brand":"Bennett Wood Green","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44063978782975,"sku":"9781165871124","price":57.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7588281e-14a8-4eaa-9720-d5d1e1267265.jpg?v=1685392797","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/word-book-of-virginia-folk-bennett-wood-green-9781165871124","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}