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FOWLER, William C. ENGLISH GRAMMAR. THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN ITS ELEMENTS AND FORMS. WITH A HISTORY OF ITS ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT DESIGNED FOR USE IN COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS. New York: Harper and Brothers, 1850. First edition. 675 pp. + 4 pp. publisher's advertisments. Tall 8vo., brown cloth. Owner's contemporary bookplate on front pastedown. Good, spine frayed heel and crown, slightly cocked; cloth split at bottom rear joint 1 1/2 inches. Front board bowed slightly. Missing ffep. Moderate foxing throughout. Includes short histories of dialects, genesis of English noun and consonant sounds, ancient alphabets, etymological and poetical forms, and more. Seller Inventory # 78966
Title: ENGLISH GRAMMAR. THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN ITS...
Publication Date: 1850
Edition: 1st Edition
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780282203283
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book untangles the complex tapestry of the English language, guiding readers on a historical linguistic journey to trace its evolution. Starting from its prehistoric roots, the author meticulously examines the role that language has played throughout history. The book explores the myriad influences that have shaped the English of today, from ancient civilizations to modern globalization. The author delves into the grammatical structures, phonetic elements, and orthographical forms that constitute the English language, shedding light on its nuances and complexities. This book is an invaluable resource for linguists, scholars, and anyone fascinated by the intricate evolution of human communication. It unravels the rich tapestry of the English language, revealing its profound impact on our understanding of history, culture, and the human experience. 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. Seller Inventory # 9780282203283_0
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Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LX-9780484204309
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Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780282203283
Seller: Row By Row Bookshop, Sugar Grove, NC, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. An ex-library copy, bound for library use in modern heavy green cloth lettered in gold. Light tanning/foxing to the paper throughout, heavier at earlier pages, but with the text legible throughout. Brief pencil marginalia (usually bracketing). A sound reading/reference copy of the 1850 first edition of this 675-page work. Book. Seller Inventory # 058415
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LX-9780484204309
Seller: Shelley and Son Books (IOBA), Hendersonville, NC, U.S.A.
Hardcover (Original Cloth). Condition: Poor Condition (ex-library). Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Ex library with gift inscription and one rubber stamp. Binding quite worn, back strip mostly detached and torn. Foxed throughout, some pages heavily. Size: Large Octavo. 700 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 4 pounds or less. Category: Books for Writers; Language & Linguistics. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Seller Inventory # 054855