by RobertClaiborne (Author)
This is an examination of the developments in English's linguistic history. The book investigates where various English words originated and the author shows that words can tell us how our linguistic ancestors lived, where they travelled and with whom they came in contact.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 352
Edition: New
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 14 Apr 1994
ISBN 10: 0747516979
ISBN 13: 9780747516972