On the Stratification of Language Sir Robert Rede's Lecture: Delivered in the Senate House Before the University of Cambridge on Friday, May 29, 1868 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Still more extraordinary is the listlessness with which during all the centuries that have elapsed since the first names were given to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field, men have passed by what was much nearer to them than even the gravel on which they trod, namely the words of their own language. Here, too, the clearly marked lines of different strata seemed almost to challenge attention, and the pulses of former life were still throbbing in the petrified forms imbedded in grammars and dictionaries. Yet not even a Plato had eyes to see, or ears to hear, and the conception of a science of language, of Glottology, was reserved for the nine teenth century.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the fascinating journey of human language, delving into the intricate layers of its development. It reveals that languages, like the Earth's strata, are built upon one another, each layer representing a distinct stage in their evolution. The author takes us on a thrilling expedition from the simplest forms of communication to the complex languages we use today, examining the processes of word formation, grammar, and the remarkable ways in which languages adapt and change over time. This insightful work sheds new light on the origins and diversity of human speech, offering a fresh perspective on the nature of language itself. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334506109_0
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