A Guide To The Anglo-Saxon Tongue: A Grammar After Erasmus Rask, Extracts In Prose And Verse, With Notes, Etc. (1872)

By Edward Johnston Vernon and Erasmus Rask

A Guide to the Anglo-Saxon Tongue is a grammar book written by Erasmus Rask and published in 1872. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the grammar of the Anglo-Saxon language, also known as Old English. It includes extracts of prose and verse, along with notes and explanations to help readers understand the language better. The book is based on the work of Erasmus Rask, a Danish linguist who is considered one of the founding fathers of comparative linguistics. The guide is aimed at students and scholars of Old English, as well as anyone interested in the history and development of the English language. Overall, A Guide to the Anglo-Saxon Tongue is an essential resource for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of the Anglo-Saxon language and its place in English history.For The Use Of Learners. With An Appendix.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: 1437455034
• ISBN13: 9781437455038
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"