Spell it out the curious, enthralling and extraordinary story of English spelling
Presents a history of English spelling through chapters that cover such topics as the introduction of the Roman alphabet, each letter's origins, and the development of long and short vowels.
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
St. Martin's Press,
2013.
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| Edition: | First U.S. edition. |
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| Summary: | Presents a history of English spelling through chapters that cover such topics as the introduction of the Roman alphabet, each letter's origins, and the development of long and short vowels. |
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| Item Description: | Previously published by Profile Books, London, 2012. |
| Physical Description: | vii, 328 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| ISBN: | 9781250003478 (hbk.) 1250003474 (hbk.) |
| Author Notes: | DAVID CRYSTAL is the author of The Story of English in 100 Words and Honorary Professor of Linguistics at the University of Wales, Bangor. In 1995, he was awarded the Order of the British Empire for services to the English language. He lives in the United Kingdom. |
