Overview
The Dictionary of Southern Appalachian English is a revised and expanded edition of the Weatherford Award-winning Dictionary of Smoky Mountain English, published in 2005 and known in Appalachian studies circles as the most comprehensive reference work dedicated to Appalachian vernacular and linguistic practice. Editors Michael B. Montgomery and Jennifer K. N. Heinmiller document the variety of English used in parts of eight states, ranging from West Virginia to Georgia-an expansion of the first edition's geography, which was limited primarily to North Carolina and Tennessee-and include over 10,000 entries drawn from over 2,200 sources. The entries include approximately 35,000 citations to provide the reader with historical context, meaning, and usage. Around 1,600 of those examples are from letters written by Civil War soldiers and their family members, and another 4,000 are taken from regional oral history recordings. Decades in the making, the Dictionary of Southern Appalachian English surpasses the original by thousands of entries. There is no work of this magnitude available that so completely illustrates the rich language of the Smoky Mountains and Southern Appalachia.
Full Product Details
Author: Michael B. Montgomery ,
Jennifer K. N. Heinmiller
Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press
Imprint: The University of North Carolina Press
Weight: 3.140kg
ISBN: 9781469662541
ISBN 10: 146966254
Pages: 1296
Publication Date: 30 June 2021
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Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
...as near a comprehensive dictionary of southern folk idioms and phrases as possible...a realistic example of the speaking habits and style of the people of the eastern mountains in America. It's rich and fascinating...--Doc Kirby, WTBF-FM Much more than a dictionary, Montgomery and Heinmiller's volume illuminates many aspects of Appalachian life and society. Its voluminous, informative, and often-lengthy quotations present the entries in their linguistic and historical context. Those working in Appalachian studies will find it an important source.--CHOICE
"...as near a comprehensive dictionary of southern folk idioms and phrases as possible...a realistic example of the speaking habits and style of the people of the eastern mountains in America. It's rich and fascinating...--""Doc"" Kirby, WTBF-FM Much more than a dictionary, Montgomery and Heinmiller's volume illuminates many aspects of Appalachian life and society. Its voluminous, informative, and often-lengthy quotations present the entries in their linguistic and historical context. Those working in Appalachian studies will find it an important source.--CHOICE"
Author Information
Michael B. Montgomery (1950-2019) was Distinguished Professor Emeritus of English and Linguistics at the University of South Carolina. Jennifer K. N. Heinmiller is a data annotator, translator, and editor in Asheville, North Carolina.
