Description

""A History Of English Sounds From The Earliest Period, With Full Word-Lists"" is a book written by Henry Sweet and published in 1888. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of English sounds from the earliest period, covering the development and evolution of the language's phonetics and phonology. The author explores the various sound changes that have occurred in English over the centuries, tracing their origins and influences. The book also includes full word-lists, which serve as examples of the sound changes discussed in the text. This makes the book a valuable resource for linguists, historians, and anyone interested in the history of the English language. Overall, ""A History Of English Sounds From The Earliest Period, With Full Word-Lists"" is a detailed and informative work that sheds light on the fascinating evolution of the English language.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.