A Handbook Of The Cornish Language: Chiefly In Its Latest Stages, With Some Account Of Its History And Literature (1904)

""A Handbook of the Cornish Language"" by Henry Jenner is a comprehensive guide to the Cornish language, primarily focusing on its latest stages. The book also provides a brief history of the language and its literature. Published in 1904, this handbook is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Cornish language and its cultural significance. The author, Henry Jenner, was a Cornish scholar and linguist who played a significant role in the revival of the Cornish language. The book includes a detailed analysis of the language's grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary, as well as exercises and examples to help readers learn and practice the language. The handbook is written in English, with Cornish words and phrases included throughout. Overall, ""A Handbook of the Cornish Language"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the language and its cultural heritage.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.

The twentieth-century revival of interest in the Cornish language sprang from the efforts of activists like Henry Jenner (1848-1934), who published this Handbook in 1904, while employed at the British Museum. The book introduces the history of Cornish, its grammar, and topics including literature, names, dates and swearing.