Anecdotes Of The English Language: Chiefly Regarding The Local Dialect Of London And Its Environs

By Samuel Pegge, Francis Grose, Samuel Pegge

Book Overview

Anecdotes of the English Language: Chiefly Regarding the Local Dialect of London and Its Environs is a book written by Samuel Pegge. The book is a collection of anecdotes and observations about the English language, with a particular focus on the dialect of London and the surrounding areas. Pegge was a scholar and antiquary who lived in the 18th century, and his book provides a fascinating insight into the language and culture of his time. The anecdotes cover a wide range of topics, from the origins of words and phrases to the peculiarities of local accents and dialects. The book is written in a lively and engaging style, making it an enjoyable read for anyone interested in the English language and its history.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: 1163633852
• ISBN13: 9781163633854
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 458 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"