Rustic Speech And Folklore (1913) - Elizabeth Mary Wright - Bog

Rustic Speech And Folklore is a book written by Elizabeth Mary Wright, first published in 1913. The book is a collection of essays on the language and folklore of rural communities in England. Wright, who was a professor of English language and literature, explores the unique dialects and idioms of various regions, including the West Country, the Midlands, and Yorkshire. She also delves into the customs and traditions of these communities, such as May Day celebrations and harvest festivals. The book is a fascinating glimpse into the lives and language of ordinary people in early 20th century England, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in linguistics, folklore, or social history.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.