Essays and Studies: Presented to William Ridgeway on His Sixtieth Birthday, 6 August 1913 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

E. C. Quiggin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332166562 ISBN 13: 9780332166568

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A specially curated collection of scholarly essays and studies honoring William Ridgeway on his sixtieth birthday.

This volume gathers specialist work across literature, anthropology, and archaeology, reflecting the diverse interests of its memorial audience.

This edition presents a range of essays tied to historical linguistics, early English place-names, Norse influence, and ancient cultures, alongside interdisciplinary discussions that connect ideas from classical philosophy to field archaeology. It is a valuable reference for readers of late‑19th and early‑20th century scholarship and for those tracing the development of resting fields in the humanities.

• Wide-ranging topics that bridge medieval literature, anthropology, and archaeology
• In‑depth discussions of place-names, language, and cultural contact in Northumbria and beyond
• Connections between classical philosophy and historical discoveries
• A sense of scholarly community and tribute built into the volume

Ideal for readers of academic essays, historical linguistics, archaeology, and classical studies.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332166562
• ISBN 13: 9780332166568
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 728