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This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

English Dialects From The Eighth Century To The Present Day is a book written by Walter W. Skeat and first published in 1911. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of the English language from the eighth century to the present day, focusing specifically... Read Full Overview

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

A doorway into the living voices of English history, opened anew for today's curious reader. English Dialects From The Eighth Century To The Present Day traces how sound, word, and grammar evolve from medieval talk to modern speech, offering a guided tour through centuries of... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview