Language & Linguistics books

Mathew Arnold's ""On Translating Homer"" offers a compelling exploration of the challenges and nuances inherent...  Read More >>

Rediscover the timeless appeal of practical skills with James Lukin's ""The Young Mechanic,"" a classic guide to...  Read More >>

Explore the rhythmic heart of English verse with George Saintsbury's ""Historical Manual of English Prosody."" This...  Read More >>

""A Dictionary of American Authors,"" 5th Edition, by Oscar Fay Adams, is an indispensable resource for anyone interested...  Read More >>

A classic historical excursion through the English language.  Read More >>

""My Commonplace Book"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the literary tastes and intellectual pursuits of readers...  Read More >>

Explore the vibrant and often overlooked language of Jerome K. Jerome with Olof E. Bosson's study, ""Slang and cant...  Read More >>

Delve into the fascinating world of medieval book production and distribution with Geo. Haven Putnam's ""Books and...  Read More >>

Uncover the secrets of ancient Rome through the evocative power of ""Roman Sepulchral Inscriptions: Their Relation...  Read More >>

Beginning with an introduction to the perils of ill-educated discourse, this work seeks to offer a remedy for conversational...  Read More >>

Step into the delightfully eccentric world of ""The Collector's Whatnot,"" a treasure trove of satirical short stories...  Read More >>

Dive into the past with ""Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 113, December 27, 1851,"" a fascinating periodical...  Read More >>

Delve into the fascinating world of 19th-century intellectual exchange with ""Notes and Queries, Index of Volume...  Read More >>

Experience the heart of 19th-century Lancashire with Edwin Waugh's ""Lancashire Songs,"" a collection of dialect...  Read More >>

""French without a master: A farce in one act"" by Tristan Bernard offers a delightful dose of classic French humor....  Read More >>

Delve into the fascinating world of 19th-century intellectual curiosity with ""Notes and Queries, Number 205, October...  Read More >>

Explore the rich history of publishing and literature with the ""Catalogue of Publications in Belles Lettres.""...  Read More >>

""How to Write the History of a Parish"" by J. Charles Cox is a timeless guide for anyone seeking to delve into...  Read More >>

Delve into the fascinating history of one of the world's most renowned publishing houses with ""Some Account of...  Read More >>

Delve into the past with ""Notes and Queries, Number 199, August 20, 1853,"" a fascinating periodical offering a...  Read More >>

Albert Smith's ""The Natural History of the Gent"" offers a sharp and witty satire of 19th-century London society....  Read More >>

""Horæ Nauseæ,"" by Lawrence Peel, presents a curated selection of Spanish poetry in meticulous English translations....  Read More >>

""A Concise Anglo-Saxon Dictionary: For the Use of Students"" by John R. Clark Hall is an essential resource for...  Read More >>

Explore the fascinating origins and evolution of the iconic nickname, ""Hoosier,"" synonymous with the state of...  Read More >>

Explore the life and legacy of William Dwight Whitney, the eminent American linguist and philologist, in this compelling...  Read More >>