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Glossary Of Supposed Americanisms (1859)

Glossary Of Supposed Americanisms (1859)

Elwyn, Alfred Langdon

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ISBN10: 1164658581
ISBN13: 9781164658580
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 124
Weight: 0.39
Height: 0.26 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Glossary Of Supposed Americanisms is a book written by Alfred Langdon Elwyn and published in 1859. The book is a comprehensive compilation of words and phrases that were believed to be unique to the American English language at the time. It contains over 2,000 entries, each with a brief definition and an example of usage.The book is divided into several sections, including words and phrases related to politics, sports, and everyday life. It also includes a section on slang and vulgarisms, which were considered taboo at the time.Elwyn's purpose in creating this glossary was to provide a resource for those who were interested in the study of American English. He believed that the language was rapidly evolving and that it was important to document these changes for future generations.Despite its age, Glossary Of Supposed Americanisms remains a valuable resource for linguists, historians, and anyone interested in the evolution of the English language. It provides a unique insight into the American culture and society of the mid-19th century, and the words and phrases that were used in everyday life.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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