The English Language - Robert Burchfield - Folio Society 2006 Slipcase Edition

The English Language by Robert Burchfield, a beautifully produced Folio Society edition exploring the history and development of English.

Robert Burchfield, a leading twentieth-century lexicographer and former Chief Editor of the Oxford English Dictionary, traces the evolution of English from its early Germanic origins to its development into a global language.

The book explores vocabulary, pronunciation, spelling, grammar, the introduction of printing and the spread of English around the world.

Chapters include From Runes to Printing, From William Caxton to George Washington, Vocabulary, Pronunciation and Spelling, The Syntactical Arrangement of Words and Dispersed Forms of English.

Illustrated throughout, including colour plates, historical maps and documents.

This handsome 2006 Folio Society edition features patterned paper-covered boards, a dark red buckram spine with gilt lettering, and its original matching slipcase. Printed on Abbey Wove paper by Cambridge University Press.

An attractive addition to any collection of Folio Society books, particularly for readers interested in linguistics, etymology, dictionaries, literature and the history of English.

Very good used condition. The book and pages are exceptionally well presented, with light shelf and handling wear to the slipcase.

Collection available in Gorey, Co. Wexford, or postage anywhere in Ireland at the buyer's expense.