A New English Grammar: Logical And Historical, Part Two: Syntax (1900)

By Henry Sweet

Book Overview

A New English Grammar: Logical And Historical, Part Two: Syntax is a book written by Henry Sweet in 1900. This book is the second part of a two-part series that focuses on the English language's grammar, specifically its syntax. The author, Henry Sweet, was a renowned linguist and philologist who was known for his contributions to the study of language and its history. In this book, Sweet delves into the syntax of the English language, exploring its structure, rules, and historical development. He provides a detailed analysis of the different parts of speech, their functions and relationships, and how they are used to form sentences. The book also covers the various sentence structures found in English, including simple, compound, and complex sentences. Sweet's approach to grammar is both logical and historical, meaning that he not only examines the language's current rules but also traces its development over time. He draws on examples from Old and Middle English to show how the language has evolved and changed. Overall, A New English Grammar: Logical And Historical, Part Two: Syntax is a comprehensive and detailed exploration of the English language's syntax. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in linguistics, language history, or English grammar.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163890227
• ISBN13: 9781163890226
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"