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Our Mother Tongue

Our Mother Tongue

Mead, Theodore H.

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ISBN10: 1432549812
ISBN13: 9781432549817
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 10 2007
Pages: 336
Weight: 1.09
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Our Mother Tongue is a comprehensive book written by Theodore H. Mead that explores the history, development, and structure of the English language. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part focusing on the origins of English, the second part on the development of English in America, and the third part on the structure of the language itself. Mead delves into the linguistic roots of English, tracing its evolution from Old English to Middle English and finally to Modern English. He also explores the influences of other languages such as Latin, French, and German on the development of English. The second part of the book focuses on the unique development of English in America, including the regional dialects that have emerged over time. Mead also discusses the impact of technology on the English language, including the influence of the internet and social media on language use and communication.In the final part of the book, Mead provides a detailed examination of the structure of English, including grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. He also discusses the complexities of English pronunciation and spelling.Overall, Our Mother Tongue is a fascinating exploration of the English language that will appeal to anyone interested in linguistics, language history, or the intricacies 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.

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