A Glossary of Dialectal Place-Nomenclature; To Which Is Appended a List of Family Surnames Pronounced Differently from What the Spelling Suggests (1

""A Glossary Of Dialectal Place-Nomenclature; To Which Is Appended A List Of Family Surnames Pronounced Differently From What The Spelling Suggests"" is a book written by Robert Charles Hope and originally published in 1883. The book serves as a comprehensive guide to the various dialectal place-names and family surnames that are pronounced differently from their spelling suggests. The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on dialectal place-nomenclature and provides a glossary of terms used to describe various locations. The author has included a detailed description of each term, along with its pronunciation and origin. The second part of the book is dedicated to family surnames that are pronounced differently from their spelling. The author has compiled a list of such surnames, along with their correct pronunciation and origin. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the English language. It provides a fascinating insight into the various dialects and accents that have shaped the English language over the years. Overall, ""A Glossary Of Dialectal Place-Nomenclature; To Which Is Appended A List Of Family Surnames Pronounced Differently From What The Spelling Suggests"" is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in linguistics, history, or culture.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.