A Glossary Of The Cleveland Dialect: Explanatory, Derivative, And Critical

By John Christopher Atkinson

Book Overview

""A Glossary of the Cleveland Dialect"" is a book written by John Christopher Atkinson that serves as a comprehensive guide to the dialect spoken in the Cleveland area of North Yorkshire, England. The book contains over 1,500 words and phrases commonly used in the dialect, along with their meanings and origins. Atkinson also includes examples of the dialect being used in literature and poetry, as well as anecdotes and stories about the people who speak it. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Cleveland area, as well as linguists and language enthusiasts. It provides a unique insight into a regional dialect that is not widely known or studied, and is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the diversity of the English language.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143045525X
• ISBN13: 9781430455257
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 674 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"