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  • Mastering English: 34 Classic Books on Linguistics and Vocabulary

    Classic Studies in Grammar, Etymology, Usage, Pronunciation, and the History of English

    by Walter Ripman, Thomas Preston, Henry Sweet, Frances Delavan Page Jermain, Andrew P. Peabody, Francis Trench, Parry Gwynne, Harry Jewett Jeschke, Walter W. Skeat, H. L. Mencken, Louis A. Flemming, Trench H. Johnson, John Camden Hotten, J. R. R. Tolkien, G. F. Graham, Marian Wharton, Samuel Kirkham, Brainerd Kellogg, Alonzo Reed, Alexander Crombie, John Lewis, Thomas Wood, Noah Webster, Charles Godfrey Leland, William Swinton, Huber Gray Buehler, Henry Bate, Joseph Devlin, Edwin Herbert Lewis, Gilbert Sykes Blakely, Elmer W. Cavins, Otis Ashmore, Tom Hood ...
    Mastering English gathers thirty-four classic texts that chart the English language as system, history, social practice, and imaginative resource. Prescriptive grammars and schoolroom manuals stand beside philological inquiries, vocabulary guides, studies of pronunciation, dialect, and American usage, creating a richly varied archive of linguistic thought. The volume's range—from practical ... Read more

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    In the Path of the Alphabet (UNABRIDGED)

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    by Frances Jermain ...
    Narrated by Isaac Castillo, Andres Brown, Mary Sexton, Wesley Mason ...

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    3 hours 34 min

    Language: we all use it and few of us think about the form it takes on the page. But how did the transmittal of ideas in written form evolve from Egyptian hieroglyphics to the ABCs in use in most countries around the world today? This work, written by a librarian and scholar, draws on previously published works and also direct correspondence with archaeologists still uncovering secrets in Egypt ... Read more

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  • In the path of the alphabet

    by Frances Delavan Page Jermain ...
    "In the Path of the Alphabet" by Frances Delavan Page Jermain is a captivating exploration of the journey through letters and language. The book delves into the significance of the alphabet in shaping communication and thought. Jermain's narrative is rich with insights into how letters form the foundation of words, which in turn build the world of literature and expression. Through engaging ... Read more

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  • In the path of the alphabet

    Enriched edition. A historical account of the ancient beginnings and evolution of the modern alphabet

    by Frances Delavan Page Jermain, Brooke Langley ...
    In "In the Path of the Alphabet," Frances Delavan Page Jermain presents a unique exploration of language and literacy, weaving together a narrative that is both engaging and pedagogically rich. The book employs a whimsical, lyrical style that invites readers into a world where the alphabet becomes a vessel for creative expression and discovery. Delavan Jermain's work resonates within the broader ... Read more

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  • Extinct Languages

    by Johannes Friedrich ...
    A noted linguist examines extinct languages, from Egyptian hieroglyphs to the mysteries of as-yet undeciphered writings, in this scholarly work.While certain ancient languages were passed down continuously through the ages, many others were ignored for centuries. When scholars began to decipher these extinct languages in the early nineteenth century, they uncovered previously inaccessible riches ... Read more

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  • An English Grammar For The Use Of High School, Academy, And College Classes

    by W.M. BASKERVILL ...
    THE PARTS OF SPEECH_.NOUNS.In the more simple _state_ of the _Arabs_, the _nation_ is free, because each of her _sons_ disdains a base _submission_ to the _will_ of a _master_.--GIBBON.[Sidenote: _Name words_]By examining this sentence we notice several words used as names. The plainest name is _Arabs_, which belongs to a people; but, besides this one, the words _sons_ and _master_ name objects, ... Read more

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  • The Exodus Reality

    Unearthing the Real History of Moses, Identifying the Pharaohs, and Examing the Exodus from Egypt

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  • A Dictionary of Modern English Usage:The Classic First Edition

    The Classic First Edition

    by H. W. Fowler ...
    Series series Oxford World's Classics
    No book had more influence on twentieth-century attitudes to the English language in Britain than Henry Fowler's Dictionary of Modern English Usage. It rapidly became the standard work of reference for the correct use of English in terms of choice of words, grammar, and style. Much loved for his firm opinions, passion, and dry humour, Fowler has stood the test of time and is still considered the ... Read more

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  • A History of Egypt from the Earliest Times to the Persian Conquest

    by James Henry Breasted ...
    James Henry Breasted (1865-1935) was an American archaeologist, Egyptologist, and historian. After completing his PhD at the University of Berlin in 1894, he joined the faculty of the University of Chicago.In 1901 he became director of the Haskell Oriental Museum at the university, where he continued to concentrate on Egypt. In 1905 Breasted was promoted to professor, and was the first chair in ... Read more

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  • Complete Works of A. E. Housman (Delphi Classics)

    by A. E. Housman, Delphi Classics ...
    Series Book 1 - Delphi Poets Series
    The Delphi Poets Series offers readers the works of literature's finest poets, with superior formatting. This volume presents the complete poetical works of A. E. Housman, with beautiful illustrations and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Housman's life and works* Concise introductions to the poetry and other works* Images of how the ... Read more

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  • Ancient Egyptian Myths and Legends

    by Lewis Spence ...
    A prolific compiler of mythology, Lewis Spence would author over thirty books on the legends and folklore of numerous parts of the world. As the title would suggest, in this edition we have a collection of ancient Egyptian myths and legends. Spence examines the history and culture of Egypt with particular attention to its influence on their belief systems. Various Egyptian gods including Osiris, ... Read more

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