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This etymological tour de force was written by a self-taught farmer's son who became a world-famous linguist and senior editor of the Oxford English Dictionary . By the time he was a teenager, Henry Bradley (1845-1923) had immersed himself in several classical languages. His... Read Full Overview

This book traces the evolution of the English language from its roots in Old English to the modern form spoken today. It covers all aspects of language development, including grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary, and looks at the impact of historical events on the language.

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This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. We have represented this book in the same form as it was first published. Hence any marks seen are left intentionally... 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections
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The Making of English is a book written by Henry Bradley and originally published in 1904. The book is a historical account of the development of the English language from its earliest origins to the present day. Bradley, a renowned philologist, explores the various influences... Read Full Overview

The Making of English is a book written by Henry Bradley, first published in 1904. It is a comprehensive study of the development of the English language from its earliest origins to the end of the Middle Ages. The book covers the historical, social, and linguistic factors that... Read Full Overview

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