English Grammar: Historical And Analytical (1878)

By Joseph Gostwick

Book Overview

English Grammar: Historical And Analytical is a book written by Joseph Gostwick and published in 1878. The book is an in-depth exploration of the English language and its grammar, with a focus on the historical development of the language and its rules. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of English grammar. The first section provides an overview of the history of the English language, tracing its development from its Germanic roots to its modern form. The subsequent sections delve into specific grammatical topics, such as the parts of speech, syntax, and punctuation. Gostwick provides detailed explanations of each of these topics, drawing on examples from literature and everyday language to illustrate his points. Throughout the book, Gostwick emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical context of the English language in order to fully grasp its grammar. He also provides numerous exercises and quizzes to help readers practice and reinforce their understanding of the material. Overall, English Grammar: Historical And Analytical is a comprehensive and scholarly examination of the English language and its grammar. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in linguistics, language history, or English grammar.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: 1164634607
• ISBN13: 9781164634607
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 510 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"