Rustic Speech Folk Lore by Wright (82 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. FIRST EDITION hardcover, sewn-bound in dark-blue cloth, with gilt lettering and decorative border on front cover, and gilt lettering on spine, is in G condition, having top and bottom spine showing some wear; corners bumped and worn; rubbing/scuffing to covers and spine; notations in pencil by former owner on first free endpaper, with occasional vertical lines in pencil in margins in text; small, tasteful book-seller sticker at bottom left on last fixed endpaper: "The White House, Books in Various Languages, San Francisco"; some foxing to both endpaper sections. "I have not given a detailed account of any one dialect, but I have surveyed them all, and have gathered words, phrases, names, superstitions, and popular customs, here and there, wherever I found something that appealed to me, and that I felt would appeal to others as well as myself."--from the Preface by author. Folklore. Linguistics. Dialects. Superstition. Britain. DB[4].…

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Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 341pp. Grey cloth hardback, EX-LIBRARY, minimal markings, minor rubbing at spine ends, small faded area on lower spine, originally published by Oxford being republished by Gale Research Company in 1968, Includes: dialect speakers, rich and expressive vocabulary, specimens of dialect, corruptions and popular etymologies, archaic literary words in the dialects, archaic meanings and forms in the dialects, foreign loan words, literary words with dialect meanings, alliterative and rhyming phrases and compounds, phonology and grammar, popular phrases and sayings, etc..…

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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. A reprint of the 1913 Oxford University Press edition. Publisher's press release laid in. Near fine in gray cloth. No dust jacket. B000GLD2VW.

First edition, super octavo, navy blue buckram boards iwth gilt lettering to spine & front board and gilt decorative rule to front board, xx + 341pp, VG- (some wear to spine sides, extrems & board edges & corners, some staining to boards, labels stuck to front pastedown & to title page, heavy browning to page edges & eps, 4cm x 5cm portion of lower page edge torn out of page 341 but not affecting text).…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Delve into the rich tapestry of England's linguistic heritage with Elizabeth Mary Wright's 'Rustic Speech and Folk-Lore.' This enduring exploration of English dialects offers a fascinating glimpse into the diverse regional variations of the language and the folklore intertwined with them. A valuable resource for those interested in linguistics and dialectology, this volume meticulously documents the rustic speech patterns and traditions of England, providing a unique window into the lives and stories of its people. Discover the nuances of local dialects and their connection to the vibrant folk traditions that have shaped English culture. A treasure for anyone captivated by the English language, its history, and its profound connection to the land.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This XpressRead Cram Edition of Rustic Speech and Folk-Lore pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic. Delve into the rich tapestry of England's linguistic heritage with Elizabeth Mary Wright's 'Rustic Speech and Folk-Lore.' This enduring exploration of English dialects offers a fascinating glimpse into the diverse regional variations of the language and the folklore intertwined with them. A valuable resource for those interested in linguistics and dialectology, this volume meticulously documents the rustic speech patterns and traditions of England, providing a unique window into the lives and stories of its people. Discover the nuances of local dialects and their connection to the vibrant folk traditions that have shaped English culture. A treasure for anyone captivated by the English language, its history, and its profound connection to the land.…

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