Lectures On The English Language

by George Perkins Marsh

Lectures On The English Language is a book written by George P. Marsh and published in 1863. The book is a collection of lectures given by Marsh during his tenure as a professor of English at Columbia College in New York City. The lectures cover a wide range of topics related to the English language, including its history, grammar, pronunciation, and usage. Marsh's approach to the subject is both scholarly and practical, with a focus on helping readers to understand and use the language effectively. Throughout the book, Marsh draws on examples from literature, history, and everyday life to illustrate his points and make the material accessible to a wide audience. Overall, Lectures On The English Language is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of language, and a fascinating glimpse into the state of English language scholarship in the mid-19th century.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.

730 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1859

About the author

George 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.

Reviews

[Sean Endress · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.