Geordy's Last: Newcastle Folk Speech (1878)
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ISBN10: 112062424X
ISBN13: 9781120624246
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Nov 21 2009
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.38
Height: 0.13 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781120624246
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Nov 21 2009
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.38
Height: 0.13 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Geordy's Last: Newcastle Folk Speech (1878) is a book written by Harry Haldane that focuses on the dialect and speech patterns of the people of Newcastle, England. The book is a collection of humorous and satirical stories that are written in the local dialect, which is commonly referred to as Geordie. The stories in the book cover a range of topics, including local customs, superstitions, and everyday life in Newcastle during the late 19th century. The book provides a unique insight into the language and culture of the region, and is an important historical document for linguists and social historians alike. Geordy's Last is written in a style that is both entertaining and informative, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the English language, or the culture and traditions of Newcastle and the North East of England. The book is a classic example of regional literature, and has been widely praised for its accuracy and authenticity in capturing the unique dialect and speech patterns of the people of Newcastle.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.
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