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Lectures on the English Language: Edited With Additional Lectures and Notes
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I have only to add, that the occasional allusions to the political condition of Europe are to be under stood with reference to the time when the Lectures were delivered, and that subsequent events have but strengthened the convictions I have expressed on this important subject.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
I have only to add, that the occasional allusions to the political condition of Europe are to be under stood with reference to the time when the Lectures were delivered, and that subsequent events have but strengthened the convictions I have expressed on this important subject.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
730 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1859
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George Perkins Marsh
131 books14 followersGeorge Perkins Marsh was an American diplomat and philologist and is considered by some to be America's first environmentalist and the precursor to the sustainability concept, although "conservationist" would be more accurate.
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June 3, 2012
Famed conservationist George Perkins Marsh is also known for his knowledge of the history of the English language, from its historical roots to the direction in which it seems to be heading. He examines our language from all angles, providing historical insight and fresh perspective on ideas that many readers may have taken for granted - the concept of the English language's unique "I", for example.
Marsh demonstrates remarkable intelligence and understanding, but more remarkable than either is his ability to communicate advanced ideas to his readers. "Lectures" is in fact a compendium of collegiate lectures that will regardless be comprehensible to all readers.
Marsh demonstrates remarkable intelligence and understanding, but more remarkable than either is his ability to communicate advanced ideas to his readers. "Lectures" is in fact a compendium of collegiate lectures that will regardless be comprehensible to all readers.
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