Publisher's Synopsis
""Introduction to the Study of the History of Language"" is a book written by Herbert Augustus Strong and first published in 1891. The book is a comprehensive guide to the study of the history of language and covers a wide range of topics related to the subject. The book is divided into three main parts. The first part provides an introduction to the study of language and covers topics such as the nature of language, the history of linguistic study, and the principles of language change. The second part of the book focuses on the historical development of language and covers topics such as the Indo-European language family, the history of English, and the history of other languages such as Latin and Greek. The third and final part of the book is dedicated to the study of language change and covers topics such as sound change, grammatical change, and semantic change. The book also includes a glossary of linguistic terms and a bibliography for further reading. Overall, ""Introduction to the Study of the History of Language"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the study of language and its development over time. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both students and scholars alike.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.
