The Hallamshire Glossary (1829)

By Joseph Hunter and Joseph Hunter

Book Overview

The Hallamshire Glossary is a comprehensive dictionary of the dialect and colloquialisms used in the Hallamshire region of England, originally published in 1829 by Joseph Hunter. The book provides a detailed account of the vocabulary and phrases used by the people of Hallamshire, including their pronunciation and usage in context. The glossary covers a wide range of topics, from everyday items and activities to local customs and traditions. It also includes examples of the dialect in literature and poetry, as well as historical information about the region and its people. The Hallamshire Glossary is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Hallamshire, as well as for linguists and scholars studying dialects and regional language variations in England.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: 1437289703
• ISBN13: 9781437289701
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"