Nine Specimens Of English Dialects

By Walter W. Skeat

Book Overview

Nine Specimens of English Dialects is a linguistic book written by Walter Skeat. The book is a collection of nine different dialects of the English language spoken in various regions of England during the 19th century. Skeat was a renowned linguist who specialized in the study of English dialects and the history of the English language. The book includes a detailed analysis of each dialect, including its pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and syntax. Skeat provides examples of each dialect in the form of dialogues, stories, and songs, which he collected from various sources during his travels across England. The nine dialects featured in the book are Northumbrian, West Midland, East Midland, Southwestern, Kentish, East Anglian, Northern, Southern, and Scottish. Each dialect is presented in its own separate chapter, along with a brief introduction to the region where it is spoken.Nine Specimens of English Dialects is an important resource for linguists, historians, and anyone interested in the diversity of the English language. The book provides valuable insights into the cultural and linguistic differences between different regions of England, and how these differences have evolved over time. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history and evolution 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: 054830453X
• ISBN13: 9780548304532
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"