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  • Mastering English: 34 Classic Books on Linguistics and Vocabulary

    The Sounds of Spoken English, Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases, In the Path of the Alphabet, etc.

    by Walter Ripman, Thomas Preston, Henry Sweet, Frances Delavan Page Jermain, Andrew P. Peabody, Francis Trench, Parry Gwynne, Harry Jewett Jeschke, Walter W. Skeat, H. L. Mencken, Louis A. Flemming, Trench H. Johnson, John Camden Hotten, J. R. R. Tolkien, G. F. Graham, Marian Wharton, Samuel Kirkham, Brainerd Kellogg, Alonzo Reed, Alexander Crombie, John Lewis, Thomas Wood, Noah Webster, Charles Godfrey Leland, William Swinton, Huber Gray Buehler, Henry Bate, Joseph Devlin, Edwin Herbert Lewis, Gilbert Sykes Blakely, Elmer W. Cavins, Otis Ashmore, Tom Hood ...
    Mastering English: 34 Classic Books on Linguistics and Vocabulary is a formidable anthology that encompasses the vast expanse of linguistic inquiry, etymology, and lexicography. Within this collection lies a multitude of styles ranging from scholarly treatises to foundational vocabulary studies, all coalescing to showcase the evolution of the English language across time and context. The diversity ... Read more

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  • New Word-Analysis

    Enriched edition. Or, School Etymology of English Derivative Words

    by William Swinton, Trevor Bainbridge ...
    In "New Word-Analysis," William Swinton presents a groundbreaking exploration of the English language, offering readers a comprehensive framework for understanding vocabulary through the dissection of word structure, origins, and meanings. This pedagogical work employs a systematic approach, utilizing morphological analysis and the etymology of words to illuminate the connections between language ... Read more

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    The Main-Truck Or, A Leap for Life (Unabridged)

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    by George Pope Morris ...
    Narrated by William Swinton, Carl Denny, Donald Hanna, Kristin Ortiz ...

    Unabridged

    26 min

    Avast, ye landlubbers! Prepare for a tale that will send shivers down your spine and tighten your grip on the deck. Set sail with young Jack, a captain's son, aboard the mighty "Old Ironsides." When calm seas turn treacherous, Jack's adventurous spirit lands him in a precarious position - atop the ship's highest point, the main-truck. With dizzying heights below and a vast ocean above, escape ... Read more

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    The Kings Son, Or, a Memoir of Billy Bray (Unabridged)

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    by Frederick William Bourne ...
    Narrated by Thomas Kramer, Victor Burrow, Victor Fields, William Swinton ...

    Unabridged

    4 hours 54 min

    Billy Bray, was an unconventional Cornish preacher. He was born in 1794 in the village of Twelveheads, Cornwall, England. After leaving school Billy Bray worked as a miner in Cornwall and Devon; during this time he was a drunkard and was prone to riotous behaviour. In 1823 he had a close escape from a mining accident, and later said that he was converted in November of that year through reading ... Read more

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  • Manual of English Grammar and Composition

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    This scarce book contains an incredibly detailed treatise on the grammar of the English language. Manual of English Grammar and Composition is readily accessible, making it the perfect book for both teachers and students of English, as well as a great addition to any collection of antiquarian linguistic literature. Containing a level of detail and insight often unparalleled in modern grammar texts ... Read more

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  • A Dictionary of The English Language

    by Samuel Johnson ...
    Orthography is the art of combining letters into syllables, and syllables into words. It therefore teaches previously the form and sound of letters. ... Read more

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  • English Past and Present

    by Richard Chenevix Trench, Abram Smythe Palmer ...
    pubOne.info thank you for your continued support and wish to present you this new edition. In editing the present volume I have thought it well to follow the same rule which I laid down for myself in editing The Study of Words, and have made no alteration in the text of Dr. Trench’s work (the fifth edition). Any corrections or additions that seemed to be demanded owing to the progress of ... Read more

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  • Outline of the history of the English language and literature

    Uncovering the Evolution and Influence of English Literature

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    "Outline of the History of the English Language and Literature" presents a comprehensive examination of the evolution of the English language, intertwined with the rich tapestry of its literature. This scholarly work systematically traces the linguistic transformations from Old English to contemporary forms, highlighting significant literary movements and milestones along the way. Employing a ... Read more

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  • Dictionary of Word Origins

    by Joseph T Shipley ...
    This extensive reference volume presents the etymological history of thousands of English words.The story of how words come to be is the story of how humans think, and how we fashion our civilizations. Words can be the product of long and intertwining histories, migrations from other languages, or new coinages of science or slang. This diversity of origins is part of what gives the English ... Read more

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  • Webster's Unabridged Vintage Edition

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    The classic reference work, in an edition first published before 1923. As a Word document, the file is over 14,000 pages long. We have added over 6,000 links to help you navigate to the word you want. (Searching for a word would take you to any instance of that word in definitions, not the word you want defined). With this version, you click on the first letter, then the first two letters, then on ... Read more

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  • An English Grammar

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    Unlock the intricacies of the English language with An English Grammar by W. M. Baskervill and J. W. Sewell. This comprehensive guide serves as an essential resource for students, educators, and language enthusiasts alike, offering clear explanations of grammatical rules and principles.As you delve into this informative work, you will discover the foundational elements of English grammar, from ... Read more

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