An Inquiry Into the Character and Origin of the Possessive Augment

By James Manning and Dr James Manning

Book Overview

""An Inquiry Into The Character And Origin Of The Possessive Augment: In English And In Cognate Dialects"" is a scholarly book written by James Manning and published in 1864. The book is a detailed study of the possessive augment, a linguistic feature found in many languages including English and its cognate dialects. The book explores the history and development of the possessive augment in English and other related languages, tracing its origins and evolution over time. Manning also examines the various forms and uses of the possessive augment in different dialects, including Old English, Middle English, and modern English.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of the possessive augment. Manning uses a combination of historical and linguistic analysis to provide a comprehensive and detailed account of this linguistic feature. Overall, ""An Inquiry Into The Character And Origin Of The Possessive Augment: In English And In Cognate Dialects"" is a valuable resource for linguists, historians, and anyone interested in the development of language and its evolution over time.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: 1437152147
• ISBN13: 9781437152142
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 532 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"