The American Language. An Inquiry Into the Development of English in the United States
by Mencken, H.L
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Greenwood, Nova Scotia, Canada
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About This Item
New York: Alfred A Knopf. 1937 (last c.1936) Fourth Edition corrected, enlarged and rewritten.....reprinted February 1937. (Stated). Book Very Good. 'Preface to the Fourth Edition' by H.L.M. The contents offer twelve chapters which give as many as eight parts per chapter, an appendix... 'Non-English Dialects in America', a list of words and phrases and index. 769 pp. Index I... XXIX. Paper made by P.H. Glatfelter Co. Typography by W.A. Dwiggins. Gilt title print to designed spine remains bright. Minimal wear to dark cloth boards. No ownership markings. A solid, square book.. Americanisms Reference Language Arts & Disciplines English Language. Catalogs: Education.
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- Gilt Edge Books (CA)
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- Title
- The American Language. An Inquiry Into the Development of English in the United States
- Author
- Mencken, H.L
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Alfred A Knopf
- Place of Publication
- New York
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- Education; Varied Interests;
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