The Phonology of a South Durham Dialect: Descriptive, Historical, and Comparative - Routledge Library Editions. The English Language

Orton, Harold

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This book, first published in 1933, examines the dialect of the people of Byers Green in County Durham. Orton explores the possible reasons behind why the dialect has signs of external influences, and the ways in which it differs to the dialects of other populations in County Durham. This title will be of interest to students of language and linguistics.

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Book information

ISBN:	9781138917934
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Imprint:	Routledge
Pub date:	25 Jun 2015
DEWEY:	427.94286
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	328
Weight:	612g
Height:	234mm
Width:	156mm
Spine width:	19mm