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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the origin and development of alphabetic writing, tracing its evolution from simple symbols to the complex systems used today. The author argues that the invention of alphabetic writing was a pivotal moment in human history, enabling the preservation and transmission… of knowledge and ideas across time and space. The book delves into the historical and cultural contexts in which different writing systems emerged, examining the role of religion, trade, and politics in shaping their development. Through a detailed analysis of specific alphabets, the author uncovers the underlying principles and patterns that govern the creation and use of written language. The book concludes by discussing the profound impact that alphabetic writing has had on human civilization, from the rise of literature and science to the development of modern communication technologies. 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.
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Condition: New. KlappentextConjectural Observations On The Origin And Progress Of Alphabetic Writing is a book written by Charles Davy in 1772. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the history and development of alphabetic writing. Davy presents hi.
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Published by T. Wright 1772
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Cloth, 8vo. 1st edition. 127 pp. + three folding plates--all present. Rebound in red boards with gilt at spine. Mild foxing to some pages. wall.
Published by T. Wright 1772
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Library bound in smooth dark red cloth octavo with gilt title. Printed by T. Wright for T. Cadell, etc. 1772 In fine condition, some mild foxing to the pages. 126pp.
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More imagesPublished by London: printed by T. Wright, for T. Cadell, and P. Elmsly; M. Hingeston; S. Leacroft; and G. Pearch, 1772 1772
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Add to basketFirst edition, in which Davy discusses the Chinese, Hebrew, and Greek writing systems, as well as the "symbolic writing" of the Egyptians. The folding tables show Greek, Hebrew, Samaritan, Syriac, Persian, Arabic, and Coptic letters. Davy's observations on the origin of writing are "conjectural" because he argues that, besides t…he account of God giving letters to Moses on Mount Sinai, only interesting but uncertain conjectures can hope to explain the existence of alphabetical writing. The book concludes with a postscript, pp. 123-[127], containing "Conversation between Queen Elizabeth and Dr. Symson" and a "Hymn to Isis". Davy (1722/3-1797) also wrote Letters Addressed Chiefly to a Young Gentleman (1787), which includes a discussion of Ptolemy's doctrine on music. Octavo (212 x 122 mm). 3 engraved plates, 2 of them folding; engraved vignette on title, engraved armorial shield on dedication leaf, head- and tailpieces. Contemporary sprinkled leather, sometime rebacked, marbled edges. Reback rubbed, corners worn, inner hinges reinforced, a sprinkle of foxing at foot, overall a good copy.
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Add to basketLondon, Printed by T. Wright, for T. Cadell and P. Elmsly, 1772. 8vo. Contemporary full mottled calf with gilt line-borders to boards, gilt lines and gilt title-label to spine. Spine and corners worn, and hinges weak. Somewhat worn. A bit of brownspotting. Book plate of James Barlow to inside of front board. Engraved title-vigne…tte, large engraved weapon to dedication-leaf, woodcut vignettes, large engraved vignette at beginning of text, 3 engraved plates (two of which folded), large engraved end-vignette. Alphabetic character-illustrations in the text. (4), IX, (1), 126, (1 - Hymn to Isis) pp. Scarce first edition of this interesting work on the origin of the alphabet, in which Davy proposes important and original theories that are still considered interesting and useful today. Davy proposes the so-called "articulatory iconicity" as the approach to the explanation of the origin and development of the alphabet and tries to prove how a system of "visible speech" can be at the root of it all, along the lines of William Jones, who never made the practical suggestions of explanation that Davy did. The illustrations for Davy's account of the articulatory formation of the alphabetic characters are used in other works pertaining to the same subject and are considered a noteworthy attempt to explain this frequent subject for research and speculation.The plates depict Greek, Hebrew, Samaritan, Syriac, Persian, Arabic, Coptic, Egyptian letters in comparison.
