The English Dialect Grammar: Comprising The Dialects Of England, Of The Shetland And Orkney Islands (1905)

The English Dialect Grammar is a book written by Joseph Wright and published in 1905. It is a comprehensive study of the various dialects of the English language spoken in England, as well as the Shetland and Orkney Islands. The book provides a detailed analysis of the grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, and syntax of these dialects, along with examples and illustrations. It is considered a valuable resource for linguists, historians, and anyone interested in the English language and its regional variations. The author, Joseph Wright, was a renowned philologist and linguist who dedicated his life to studying the dialects of the English language. He was a professor at the University of Oxford and a member of the British Academy, and his work on dialects is still widely respected and studied today. The English Dialect Grammar is a testament to his expertise and dedication to this field of study.Comprising The Dialects Of England, Of The Shetland And Orkney Islands And Of Those Parts Of Scotland, Ireland And Wales Where English Is Habitually Spoken.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.