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The Dialect Of Cumberland

The Dialect Of Cumberland

Robert Ferguson

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2010
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120875204
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''The Dialect of Cumberland: With a Chapter on Its Place Names'' is a book written by Robert Ferguson and originally published in 1873. The book is a comprehensive study of the dialect spoken in Cumberland, a county in the north of England. The author examines the unique features of the dialect, including its pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary, and provides numerous examples of its usage in everyday speech. In addition, the book includes a chapter on the place names of Cumberland, exploring the origins and meanings of the names of towns, villages, and other locations in the county. The book is a valuable resource for linguists, historians, and anyone interested in the language and culture of the north of England.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.

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