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Dialect of the West Riding of Yorkshire: A Short History of Leeds and Other Towns (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Uncover the living history of a language and its people through the dialects of Yorkshire.
This concise survey traces how Goidelic, Brythonic, Iberian, and Anglo-Saxon roots mingle in the words we hear today, with a clear focus on the West Riding and Leeds area. It blends linguistic insight with vivid local detail to show how speech reflects history, culture, and everyday life.
This edition offers an ethnological tour of the races and languages that left their mark on English in this region. You’ll find explanations of how dialect words developed, how they traveled, and how local speech still carries traces of ancient tongues. Rich with examples and anecdotes, it presents a practical, readable introduction to dialect history.- Explore how languages blend in a single place and time through everyday words.
- See the connections between regional speech and broader European linguistic branches.
- Discover examples of Yorkshire terms and their origins in a clear, approachable way.
- Gain a readable background for understanding local history, culture, and identity.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a unique and comprehensive examination of the various ethnic groups that have inhabited England throughout history, focusing on the specific words each group has left behind as a linguistic legacy. Organized by ethnic group, beginning with the aboriginal Celtic inhabitants to the arrival of the Normans, the book explores the impact of each culture on the English language, shaping its vocabulary, grammar, and idioms. By weaving together historical and philological research, the author traces the evolution of the English language from its Indo-European roots to the diverse dialects spoken in various regions of England today. The book highlights the dynamic nature of language, reflecting the cultural exchange and assimilation that has occurred throughout English history and the profound influence of these diverse ethnic groups on shaping the language spoken throughout England today. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781332008834_0
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