Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" : Volume 9, Slice 6

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, 'English Language' to 'Epsom Salts'" is a reference work that compiles a vast array of information across multiple subjects, likely written in the early 20th century. This specific volume covers topics ranging from the evolution and structure of the English language to entries detailing various aspects of literature, law, and specific terms related to arts and sciences. At the start of the work, the text presents a thorough introduction to the historical development of the English language, outlining its major stages-Old, Middle, and Modern English. It discusses the influence of various groups, including the Anglo-Saxons and later the Normans, on the language's evolution, emphasizing how different dialects emerged and how English absorbed vocabulary from other languages throughout its history. The detailed examination of linguistic changes sets up a broad context for understanding the richness and complexity of the English language as it continues to evolve. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Marius Masi, Don Kretz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2011-02-17