The Pronunciation Of The English Language Vindicated From Imputed Anomaly And Caprice: In Two Parts (1799)

by James Adams

Book Overview

""The Pronunciation of the English Language Vindicated from Imputed Anomaly and Caprice: In Two Parts"" is a book written by James Adams and published in 1799. The book aims to defend the English language's pronunciation from accusations of inconsistency and arbitrariness. It is divided into two parts, with the first part discussing the history of the English language's pronunciation and the second part providing a detailed analysis of the language's sounds and their correct pronunciation. The book is written in a scholarly style and is aimed at linguists, educators, and anyone interested in the English language's pronunciation. The author argues that the English language's pronunciation is not arbitrary or capricious but is based on a set of rules and principles that can be understood and applied correctly. The book is considered an important contribution to the study of the English language's pronunciation and is still relevant today.With An Appendix On The Dialects Of Human Speech In All Countries, And An Analytical Discussion And Vindication Of The Dialect Of Scotland.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437286380
• ISBN13: 9781437286380
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"