Of the Origin and Progress of Language, Vol. 3 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

James Burnett Monboddo

 
9780243988693: Of the Origin and Progress of Language, Vol. 3 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book concerns itself with the origin and history of language. The author argues that the study of language is vital to understanding human history and the development of our civilization. In the first part, the author presents the theory that language developed from the inarticulate cries of primitive man. He then traces the development of language from its early stages to the complex and sophisticated systems of communication we use today. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of language and its importance to human culture.

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