Historical & comparative linguistics books

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A History of English Spelling

A History of English Spelling

Author: Simon Horobin (British Academy Institutional Research Fellow, University of Oxford)
ISBN: 9781399500227
Format: Hardback
$200.00

A lively introduction to English spelling.  Read More >>

The Routledge Handbook of Eurolinguistics

The Routledge Handbook of Eurolinguistics

Author: Joachim Grzega
ISBN: 9781032647654
Format: Hardback
$483.00

The Routledge Handbook of Eurolinguistics provides a comprehensive survey of the typical features among European...  Read More >>

Spanish and Indian Place Names of California: Their Meaning and Their Romance

Spanish and Indian Place Names of California: Their...

Author: Nellie Van De Grift Sanchez
ISBN: 9781023595957
Format: Paperback
$65.87

Uncover the captivating stories behind California's place names with Nellie Van de Grift Sanchez's ""Spanish and...  Read More >>

An Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language

An Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language...

Author: John Jamieson
ISBN: 9781023426817
Format: Paperback
$116.03

Explore the rich tapestry of the Scots language with John Jamieson's ""An Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish...  Read More >>

Phrases and Names, Their Origins and Meanings

Phrases and Names, Their Origins and Meanings

Author: Trench H Johnson
ISBN: 9781023419505
Format: Paperback
$60.59

Explore the fascinating origins of common expressions and names with ""Phrases and Names Their Origins and Meanings""...  Read More >>

Introduction to the Science of Language

Introduction to the Science of Language

Author: A H (Archibald Henry) Sayce
ISBN: 9781023560672
Format: Paperback
$60.59

Explore the fascinating world of language with ""Introduction to the Science of Language,"" Volume 1 of 2, by Archibald...  Read More >>

Place Names in Kent

Place Names in Kent

Author: J W (John William) Horsley
ISBN: 9781023544788
Format: Paperback
$42.11

Uncover the fascinating stories behind the names of towns, villages, and landmarks in Kent with John Horsley's ""Place...  Read More >>

The Etymology of Local Names

The Etymology of Local Names

Author: Richard Morris
ISBN: 9781023541886
Format: Paperback
$42.11

Explore the fascinating origins of place names with R. Morris's ""The Etymology of Local Names."" This meticulously...  Read More >>

The River-Names of Europe

The River-Names of Europe

Author: Robert Ferguson
ISBN: 9781023411240
Format: Paperback
$47.39

This classic text by Robert Ferguson is an effort to arrange and explain the names of European Rivers.  Read More >>

Stories That Words Tell Us

Stories That Words Tell Us

Author: Elizabeth (Elizabeth Speakman) O'Neill
ISBN: 9781023002394
Format: Paperback
$47.39

Explore the captivating history of the English language in Elizabeth O'Neill's ""Stories That Words Tell Us."" Delve...  Read More >>

Spanish and Indian Place Names of California: Their Meaning and Their Romance

Spanish and Indian Place Names of California: Their...

Author: Nellie Van De Grift Sanchez
ISBN: 9781023595971
Format: Hardback
$97.55

Uncover the captivating stories behind California's place names with Nellie Van de Grift Sanchez's ""Spanish and...  Read More >>

An Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language

An Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language...

Author: John Jamieson
ISBN: 9781023426831
Format: Hardback
$137.15

Explore the rich tapestry of the Scots language with John Jamieson's ""An Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish...  Read More >>

Phrases and Names, Their Origins and Meanings

Phrases and Names, Their Origins and Meanings

Author: Trench H Johnson
ISBN: 9781023419543
Format: Hardback
$89.63

Explore the fascinating origins of common expressions and names with ""Phrases and Names Their Origins and Meanings""...  Read More >>

Introduction to the Science of Language

Introduction to the Science of Language

Author: A H (Archibald Henry) Sayce
ISBN: 9781023560719
Format: Hardback
$89.63

Explore the fascinating world of language with ""Introduction to the Science of Language,"" Volume 1 of 2, by Archibald...  Read More >>

The River-Names of Europe

The River-Names of Europe

Author: Robert Ferguson
ISBN: 9781023411301
Format: Hardback
$81.71

This classic text by Robert Ferguson is an effort to arrange and explain the names of European Rivers.  Read More >>

English As We Speak It in Ireland

English As We Speak It in Ireland

Author: P W (Patrick Weston) Joyce
ISBN: 9781023304696
Format: Paperback
$55.31

Explore the rich tapestry of ""English As We Speak It in Ireland,"" a fascinating exploration of Hiberno-English...  Read More >>

The Romance of Words

The Romance of Words

Author: Ernest Weekley
ISBN: 9781023010771
Format: Paperback
$50.03

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Arabic Authors

Arabic Authors

Author: F F Arbuthnot
ISBN: 9781023048347
Format: Paperback
$60.59

Delve into the rich tapestry of Arabian history and literature with F. F. Arbuthnot's ""Arabic Authors: A Manual...  Read More >>

The Handbook of Language Contact

The Handbook of Language Contact

Author: Raymond Hickey (Essen University, Germany)
ISBN: 9781119485070
Format: Paperback
$78.95

The Handbook of Language Contact offers systematic coverage of the major issues in this field ranging from the...  Read More >>

A Concise Dictionary of Middle English

A Concise Dictionary of Middle English

Author: A L (Anthony Lawson) Mayhew ,  Walter W (Walter William) Skeat
ISBN: 9781023030441
Format: Hardback
$105.47

Explore the evolution of the English language with the ""Concise Dictionary of Middle English: From A.D. 1150 To...  Read More >>

English As We Speak It in Ireland

English As We Speak It in Ireland

Author: P W (Patrick Weston) Joyce
ISBN: 9781023304757
Format: Hardback
$86.99

Explore the rich tapestry of ""English As We Speak It in Ireland,"" a fascinating exploration of Hiberno-English...  Read More >>

Stories That Words Tell Us

Stories That Words Tell Us

Author: Elizabeth (Elizabeth Speakman) O'Neill
ISBN: 9781023002455
Format: Hardback
$81.71

 Read More >>

The Romance of Words

The Romance of Words

Author: Ernest Weekley
ISBN: 9781023010832
Format: Hardback
$84.35

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