Leaves From A Word-Hunter's Notebook: Being Some Contributions To English Etymology (1876)

By Abram Smythe Palmer

Book Overview

""Leaves From A Word-Hunter�������s Notebook"" is a book written by Abram Smythe Palmer and first published in 1876. It is a collection of essays and articles that explore the origins and development of various English words and phrases. Palmer, a noted scholar of English language and literature, delves into the etymology of words from different sources, including Old English, Latin, Greek, and French. He examines the evolution of words over time, tracing their usage and meanings through different periods of history. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the English language, and provides a fascinating insight into the way in which language evolves and changes 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: 110413893X
• ISBN13: 9781104138936
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"