Historic English (1921)

By James Champlin Fernald

Book Overview

Historic English is a comprehensive language reference book written by James Champlin Fernald and first published in 1921. The book aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the English language as it has evolved over time, particularly during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different aspect of historic English. The first section provides an overview of the history of the English language, tracing its origins from Old English to Middle English and Modern English. The subsequent sections delve into the grammar and vocabulary of historic English, including its pronunciation, spelling, and syntax.Throughout the book, Fernald uses examples from classic literature to illustrate the usage and nuances of historic English. The book also includes exercises and quizzes to help readers test their understanding of the material.Overall, Historic English is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and evolution of the English language. It is particularly useful for scholars, students, and language enthusiasts who wish to deepen their understanding of the language's rich and complex history.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: 1164670395
• ISBN13: 9781164670391
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"