On The English Language: Past And Present (1860)

by Richard Chenevix Trench

Book Overview

On The English Language: Past And Present is a book written by Richard Chenevix Trench and published in 1860. The book is a comprehensive study of the English language, covering its history, grammar, and usage. Trench delves into the origins of the language, tracing its evolution from Old English to Middle English and eventually to Modern English. He explores the influences that have shaped the language over time, including the Norman Conquest, the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165676621
• ISBN13: 9781165676620
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"