The West Somerset Wordbook V1 - Frederick Thomas Elworthy - Bog

The West Somerset Wordbook V1 is a comprehensive glossary of dialectal and archaic words and phrases used in the West of Somerset and East Devon. Written by Frederick Thomas Elworthy and first published in 1886, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the language and culture of this region. The book contains over 1,500 entries, each accompanied by a definition and an example of usage. The entries cover a wide range of topics, including agriculture, fishing, hunting, and local customs and traditions. The book also includes a detailed introduction that provides historical and cultural context for the language and dialect of the region. This volume is the first in a series of wordbooks by Elworthy, and is an important contribution to the study of regional language and culture in England.Other ISBNs in this set include: 0548810346.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.