AMERICAN ENGLISH By Albert H. Marckwardt New York: Oxford University Press, 1958. First edition, SECOND printing. A well researched language study that shows cultural sources and influences that effected English language in America, and made it distinctly different. From colonial times, to folk-tales of the western pioneers, influences of the Spanish, French, and Native Americans, regional and social changes in America, Yankee ingenuity, and frontier spirit, this work delves into the rich American culture and traces American Language. Words, phrases, sources, language merging, the melting pot, and regional differences are all examined. A cultural history of America told through language. Enhanced with word charts, tables, language examples, and a regional speech map. A timeless American language classic. Fine in fresh, sky-blue linen with burgundy and deep-blue decorative sparklers embossed to the front cover, and with burgundy and deep-blue embossed titles to the spine; in a near fine dust jacket with light rub-wear to the extreme shelf edges and with a few very short shelf-edge tears: original $4.50 price still intact to the front inner flap. FREE SHIPPING TO THE USA PLEASE VIEW FOR MORE GREAT VINTAGE BOOKS THANKS! |