Language And Its Study: With Especial Reference To The Indo-European Family Of Languages (1880)

By William Dwight Whitney

Book Overview

""Language And Its Study: With Especial Reference To The Indo-European Family Of Languages"" is a book written by William Dwight Whitney and originally published in 1880. The book is a comprehensive study of language and its structure, with a particular focus on the Indo-European family of languages. Whitney was a prominent American linguist and Sanskrit scholar, and in this book, he explores the various aspects of language, including its sounds, grammar, and vocabulary. He also discusses the historical development of languages and the ways in which they are related to one another. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both students and scholars of linguistics. ""Language And Its Study"" is considered to be a seminal work in the field of language studies and is still widely read and referenced today.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437250122
• ISBN13: 9781437250121
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"