Lectures on the English Language: [1859]

by George Perkins Marsh

Originally published in 1859. This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies. All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume.

742 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1859

About the author

George Perkins Marsh was an American diplomat and philologist and is considered by some to be America's first environmentalist and the precursor to the sustainability concept, although "conservationist" would be more accurate.

Reviews

[Sean Endress · Rating 4 out of 5]

Famed conservationist George Perkins Marsh is also known for his knowledge of the history of the English language, from its historical roots to the direction in which it seems to be heading. He examines our language from all angles, providing historical insight and fresh perspective on ideas that many readers may have taken for granted - the concept of the English language's unique "I", for example.
Marsh demonstrates remarkable intelligence and understanding, but more remarkable than either is his ability to communicate advanced ideas to his readers. "Lectures" is in fact a compendium of collegiate lectures that will regardless be comprehensible to all readers.