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Introduction To The Science Of Language

by A. H. Sayce

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 In this two-volume work of 1880, Sayce attempts to give 'a systematic account of the Science of Language, its nature, its progress and its aims'. Volume 2 deals with language groups before discussing comparative mythology, the origins of language, and the place of the science of language in education.
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The Principles Of Comparative Philology

by Archibald Henry Sayce

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 This 1874 work on the science of comparative philology, its disciplines and its relationship to physiology, history, and religion, describes the ways in which the laws of language, and especially of language change and development, can be hypothesised and tested. The notion of 'the metaphysics of language' is also examined.
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A Short Manual Of Comparative Philology For Classical Students

by Peter Giles

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 This 1895 textbook brought to Britain the ideas of the German Neogrammarians. Part I discusses comparative philology and the Indo-Germanic languages in general; Part II, the specifics of phonetics and phonology in Latin and Greek; and Part III deals with morphology. It remains a useful guide to Indo-European comparative philology.
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A Handbook Of Colloquial Japanese

by Basil Hall Chamberlain

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 In 1873 Basil Hall Chamberlain (1850â€"1935) arrived in Japan, where he taught English. A brilliant linguist, he quickly learned Japanese, and in 1886 he became professor of Japanese and philology at the Imperial University, Tokyo. This 1888 book gives both theoretical and practical instruction for the learner.
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Lectures On Welsh Philology

by John Rhys

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 The interest of John Rhys (1840â€"1915) in linguistics was fired by attending the lectures of German philologists while studying abroad. In this 1877 work, which established his reputation, he emphasised that comparative philology of the Celtic languages was a young discipline, but this pioneering work still repays study today.
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An Elementary Grammar With Full Syllabary And Progresssive Reading Book, Of The Assyrian Language, In The Cuneiform Type

by Archibald Henry Sayce

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 The philologist and orientalist Archibald Henry Sayce (1845â€"1933) had studied Middle Eastern languages and scripts since adolescence. This 1875 teaching grammar/reader, aimed at helping students to grasp Assyrian cuneiform, includes a full syllabary as well as texts, transliterations and translations.
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An Assyrian Grammar - For Comparative Purposes

by Archibald Henry Sayce

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 The philologist Archibald Henry Sayce (1845â€"1933) had studied Middle Eastern languages and scripts since adolescence. In this 1872 grammar, using transliteration rather than cuneiform, Sayce first considers the place of Assyrian in the Semitic language family and its development over time, then presents its phonology, morphology, syntax and prosody.
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Lectures Upon The Assyrian Language And Syllabary - Delivered To Students Of The Archaic Classes

by Archibald Henry Sayce

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 The philologist Archibald Henry Sayce (1845â€"1933) had studied Middle Eastern languages and scripts since adolescence. These engaging lectures, given in 1875 and 1876, were first published in 1877. They take students through the syllabary, phonology, pronouns, verbs and syntax of Assyrian, helping to overcome 'repellent difficulties'.
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A Compendium Of The Comparative Grammar Of The Indo-European, Sanskrit, Greek And Latin Languages: Volume 2

by August Schleicher

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 August Schleicher (1821â€"68) paved the way for modern historical linguistics with his 'family tree' model of language relationships and his early reconstruction of Proto-Indo-European. This abridged English translation of the third edition of Schleicher's 1861â€"2 Compendium appeared in 1874â€"7, and focuses on Indo-European and the classical languages.
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A Compendium Of The Comparative Grammar Of The Indo-European, Sanskrit, Greek And Latin Languages

by August Schleicher

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 August Schleicher (1821â€"68) paved the way for modern historical linguistics with his 'family tree' model of language relationships and his early reconstruction of Proto-Indo-European. This abridged English translation of the third edition of Schleicher's 1861â€"2 Compendium appeared in 1874â€"7, and focuses on Indo-European and the classical languages.
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The Ancient Language, And The Dialect Of Cornwall, With An Enlarged Glossary Of Cornish Provincial Words - Also An Appendix, Containing A List Of Writers On Cornish Dialect, And Additional Information About Dolly Pentreath, The Last Known Person Who Spoke T

by Frederick W. P. Jago

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 This glossary contains around 3,700 words in the Cornish dialect of English as spoken up to the time of its publication in 1882. Frederick W. P. Jago (1817â€"92) also presents a history of Cornish and the Cornish dialect, and the life of Dolly Pentreath, the last native speaker of Cornish.
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An Englishâ€“Cornish Dictionary - Compiled From The Best Sources

by Frederick W. P. Jago

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 Published in 1887 with the aim of promoting interest in the Cornish language, this was the first resource to provide Cornish translations for English words and phrases. Compiled by Frederick W. P. Jago (1817â€"92), it also contains literal translations of biblical texts, such as Genesis and the Ten Commandments.
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A New English Grammar - Logical And Historical

by Henry Sweet

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 The work of Henry Sweet (1845â€"1912), the renowned philologist and phonetician, revolutionised the study of linguistics in Britain and Europe. This two-volume work, published 1892â€"8, was the first scientific grammar of English. Volume 2 is a detailed description of English syntax in comparison with that of Old English.
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A New English Grammar - Logical And Historical

by Henry Sweet

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 The work of Henry Sweet (1845â€"1912), the renowned philologist and phonetician, revolutionised the study of linguistics in Britain and Europe. This two-volume work, published 1892â€"8, was the first scientific grammar of English. Volume 1 contains the first study of English phonology alongside accidence and the history of English.
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A History Of English Sounds From The Earliest Period - With Full Word-Lists

by Henry Sweet

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 Henry Sweet's work on the sounds of English was first published in 1874, and in this revised version in 1888. Originally intended as a monograph on two sounds only, it ended up as a much broader book, including an investigation of dialects and medieval and modern English sounds.
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Thesaurus Of English Words And Phrases - Classified And Arranged So As To Facilitate The Expression Of Ideas And Assist In Literary Composition

by Peter Mark Roget

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 More than half of the hundred publications written by the physician Peter Mark Roget (1779â€"1869) were on non-medical topics. This reissue of the 1852 first edition of his most famous work (never subsequently out of print) shows the breadth of Roget's own knowledge and interests.
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English Grammar - Adapted To The Different Classes Of Learners

by Lindley Murray

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 First published in 1795 and reissued here in its 1830 forty-fourth edition, this work quickly became a classic textbook. American-born lawyer and author Lindley Murray (1745â€"1826) took a systematic approach, dividing his subject into four sections: orthography, etymology, syntax and prosody. An appendix provides advice for writing more effectively.
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The Rudiments Of English Grammar - Adapted To The Use Of Schools; With Notes And Observations, For The Use Of Those Who Have Made Some Proficiency In The Language

by Joseph Priestley

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 Together with companion lectures (also reissued), this popular textbook won Joseph Priestley (1733â€"1804) a reputation as one of the foremost grammarians of his time. Unlike many comparable works, it assumes no knowledge of Latin, championing usage above all other linguistic standards. This second edition first appeared in 1769.
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A Course Of Lectures On Oratory And Criticism

by Joseph Priestley

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 The polymath Joseph Priestley (1733â€"1804) delivered this lecture series in 1762, arguing that the purpose of rhetoric is moral formation. First published in 1777, and reissued here in its 1781 printing, the work draws on the theory of psychological associationism as developed by John Locke and David Hartley.
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Language - An Introduction To The Study Of Speech

by Edward Sapir

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 Edward Sapir (1884â€"1939) is considered one of the most influential figures in the development of modern linguistics, notably connecting anthropology and the study of language. In this lucid, seminal work, first published in 1921, Sapir introduces his ideas about language, exploring topics that remain fundamental to the field today.
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A Course Of Lectures On The Theory Of Language, And Universal Grammar

by Joseph Priestley

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 In this 1762 work, the polymath Joseph Priestley (1733â€"1804) outlines a course of nineteen lectures on a variety of linguistic topics. The content ranges from articulation and the alphabet to syntax, metre and the evolution of language. His Rudiments of English Grammar (1761) is also reissued in this series.
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Lectures On The Science Of Language: Volume 2 - Delivered At The Royal Institution Of Great Britain In 1863

by F. Max Muller

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 A pioneer in comparative philology, Friedrich Max MÃ¼ller (1823â€"1900) is credited with popularising the subject in Victorian Britain. His hugely successful Royal Institution lectures, first published in two volumes in 1861â€"4, explore a range of philological topics and were reprinted fifteen times before the end of the century.
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Lectures On The Science Of Language: Volume 1 - Delivered At The Royal Institution Of Great Britain In 1861

by F. Max Muller

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 A pioneer in comparative philology, Friedrich Max MÃ¼ller (1823â€"1900) is credited with popularising the subject in Victorian Britain. His hugely successful Royal Institution lectures, first published in two volumes in 1861â€"4, explore a range of philological topics and were reprinted fifteen times before the end of the century.
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Die Verwantschaftsverhaltnisse Der Indogermanischen Sprachen - And Uber Die Lautgesetze: Gegen Die Junggrammatiker

by Hugo Schuchardt e Johannes Schmidt

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 Reissued here together, these two works on Indo-European sound theories by the German linguists Johannes Schmidt and Hugo Schuchardt were originally published in 1872 and 1885 respectively. Schmidt and Schuchardt were proponents of the 'wave model' of language change, in opposition to the sound laws of the Neogrammarians.
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