A History Of English Sounds From The Earliest Period, With Full Word-Lists (1888)

By Henry Sweet

Book Overview

""A History Of English Sounds From The Earliest Period, With Full Word-Lists"" is a book written by Henry Sweet and published in 1888. The book provides a comprehensive study of the evolution of English sounds from the earliest period to the present day. It includes a detailed analysis of the pronunciation of English words, with full word-lists that demonstrate the changes in pronunciation over time. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of English vowels and consonants, the influence of other languages on English pronunciation, and the development of English dialects. It is a valuable resource for linguists, historians, and anyone interested in the history 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: 1163915947
• ISBN13: 9781163915943
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 428 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"