Publisher's Synopsis
""Nine Specimens of English Dialects"" is a book written by Walter Skeat, a renowned English philologist and lexicographer. The book is a collection of nine essays, each of which focuses on a different English dialect. The dialects covered in the book include those spoken in the counties of Cumberland, Westmoreland, Lancashire, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Gloucestershire, Devonshire, and Somersetshire. Each essay provides a detailed description of the dialect in question, including its pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and syntax. Skeat also includes examples of the dialect in use, including poems, songs, and stories. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and diversity of the English language. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the regional variations of English that exist throughout the United Kingdom, and highlights the rich cultural heritage of each dialect. Overall, ""Nine Specimens of English Dialects"" is a well-written and informative book that will appeal to linguists, historians, and anyone with an interest in the English language and its many variations.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.
