English Spelling and Spelling Reform

By Thomas Raynesford Lounsbury

Book Overview

English Spelling And Spelling Reform is a book written by Thomas R. Lounsbury in 1909. The book is an analysis of the English language and its spelling system. Lounsbury argues that the spelling system of English is illogical and inconsistent, and proposes a number of reforms to simplify it. He examines the history of English spelling, tracing its development from Old English to Modern English, and discusses the influence of other languages on English spelling. Lounsbury also looks at the role of phonetics in spelling and the impact of technology on language. The book is a comprehensive study of English spelling and its reform, and is considered a classic work in the field.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: 1164071599
• ISBN13: 9781164071594
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"