Publisher's Synopsis
The Historical Study of the Mother Tongue: An Introduction to Philological Method is a book written by Henry Cecil Wyld and originally published in 1906. The book is an introduction to the study of the history of language, with a focus on the English language. It covers topics such as the origins of the English language, its development over time, and the various influences that have shaped it. The book also includes discussions of the methods used by philologists to study language, such as the comparative method and the study of dialects. Overall, The Historical Study of the Mother Tongue is a comprehensive and informative guide to the study of language history and is an important resource for linguists and language enthusiasts alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
