The American Language: An Inquiry into the Development of English in the United States (Fourth Edition corrected, enlarged and rewritten)
by MENCKEN, H. L
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- Hardcover
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New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Very Good+ with no dust jacket. 1937. Hardcover. A stated February, 1937 reprint of the Fourth Edition. In this work, Baltimore's H. L. Mencken explores the evolution of the English language, as written and spoken in America. He contrasts the language with English as spoken and written in Britain. Back matter includes non-English dialects in America, list of words and phrases and index. --- In full blue-grey cloth-covered boards with decoration in blind to cover; gilt-stamped spine titling & decorations. Volume lacks the dust jacket. --- A clean, sound, unmarked copy, though with age-toning to leaves. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested.); Tall Octavo - 9 to 10 in. tall; xi, 769, xxx pages .
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- Bluebird Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 87987
- Title
- The American Language: An Inquiry into the Development of English in the United States (Fourth Edition corrected, enlarged and rewritten)
- Author
- MENCKEN, H. L
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+ with no dust jacket
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1937
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