9781330396834 - A Contribution to an Essex Dialect Dictionary (Classic Reprint) de Gepp, Edward (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book traces the historical development of Essex dialect and vocabulary. Its analysis of common speech in use in the mid-counties of the 19th century reveals the hidden linguistic diversity of England. The author captures the distinctive features that set Essex dialect apart from similar regional tongues and explores the fascinating evolution of words and phrases that had been handed down through generations. By studying the written records of the region, the author traces the origins and meanings of words and expressions, noting their origins and survival. The book offers a comprehensive resource for linguists and historians and sheds new light on the vibrant and rich linguistic landscape of 19th century rural England. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.