Lectures on the English language. Edited with additional lectures and notes

by George Perkins Marsh

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518 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.