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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a wealth of information on the history and evolution of Sylter, a dialect of Northern Frisian spoken on the island of Sylt, which lies in the North Sea off the coast of Germany. The author, a renowned authority on Sylter, draws upon historical documents, literary works, and interviews with native speakers to chronicle the development of the language from its origins in Old Frisian through its use in medieval administrative texts, religious writings, and folklore, up to its modern-day status as a protected minority language. The author pays particular attention to the influence of German on Sylter, tracing the gradual shift from a predominantly Frisian language to one that today contains a substantial number of German loanwords, revealing the socio-political dynamics that shaped the language's transformation. The book concludes by examining the ongoing efforts to preserve Sylter, showcasing the work of scholars, community activists, and educational institutions in revitalizing the language and ensuring its transmission to future generations. This book will be of great value to linguists, scholars of Germanic languages, and anyone interested in the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of the North Sea region. 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.…