The American Language: An inquiry into the development of English in the United States - Hardcover

Mencken, H.L.

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9789110010345: The American Language: An inquiry into the development of English in the United States
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 9110010343 ISBN 13: 9789110010345
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, 1937

Synopsis

This classic was written to clarify the discrepancies between British and American English and to define the distinguishing characteristics of American English. Mencken’s groundbreaking study was undoubtedly the most scientific linguistic work on the American language to date and continues to serve as a definitive resource in the field.

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Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Publication date
1937
Language
English
ISBN 10 
9110010343
ISBN 13 
9789110010345
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
4
Number of pages
798
Rating
  • 4.12 out of 5 stars
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