An Historical Sketch Of The Provincial Dialects Of England - James Orchard Halliwell - Bog

""An Historical Sketch Of The Provincial Dialects Of England: Illustrated By Numerous Examples"" is a book written by James Orchard Halliwell in 1847. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the various dialects that existed in England during the 19th century. Halliwell explores the origins and development of these dialects, tracing their roots back to the Anglo-Saxon and Norse languages. The book is illustrated with numerous examples of these dialects, including words and phrases that were unique to certain regions of England. Halliwell also discusses the impact of social and cultural factors on the evolution of these dialects, such as the influence of the church, education, and trade. Overall, ""An Historical Sketch Of The Provincial Dialects Of England"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and evolution of the English language, as well as those interested in regional linguistic variations.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.