Original Unity and Recent Origin of the Human Race: Derived From a Comparison of the Languages of Asia, Europe, Africa, and America; Being an Inquiry How Far the Differences in the Languages of the Gl - Hardcover

Arthur James Johnes

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484184555 ISBN 13: 9780484184557

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover the human story told through language

Explore how languages from Asia, Europe, Africa, and America may share a common origin. This scholarly work examines phonetic and lexical links across continents to ask how much difference in speech reflects changes over time or a single starting point for all mankind.

This edition gathers historical analysis, cross‑cultural comparisons, and early linguistic theory to trace the paths of language from ancient roots to modern varieties. It weaves in sources from archaeology, anthropology, and early science to illuminate how languages evolve and how speakers move, mix, and diverge.

• See how names for gods, foods, and everyday terms connect across distant cultures
• Learn about key ideas on language change, diffusion, and the unity of humankind
• Understand the role of phonetic imitation, metaphor, and social forces in shaping speech
• Encounter historical debates about Indo‑European connections and ancient origin stories

Ideal for readers of historical linguistics and the origins of language, this book offers a window into early theories about how language reveals our shared past.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484184555
• ISBN 13: 9780484184557
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 360