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A classic historical excursion through the English language.

Owen Barfield's original and thought-provoking works over three-quarters of a century made him a legendary cult figure. This popular book provides a brief, brilliant history of those who have spoken the Indo-European tongues. It is illustrated throughout by current English words -- whose derivation from other languages, whose history in use and changes of meaning, record and unlock the larger history.

History in English Words

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Paperback / softback by Owen Barfield , W. H. Auden

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A classic historical excursion through the English language.Owen Barfield's original and thought-provoking works over three-quarters of a century made him... Read more

    Publisher: SteinerBooks, Inc
    Publication Date: 26/09/2002
    ISBN13: 9780940262119, 978-0940262119
    ISBN10: 0940262118

    Number of Pages: 240

    Non Fiction , Dictionaries, Reference & Language

    Description

    A classic historical excursion through the English language.

    Owen Barfield's original and thought-provoking works over three-quarters of a century made him a legendary cult figure. This popular book provides a brief, brilliant history of those who have spoken the Indo-European tongues. It is illustrated throughout by current English words -- whose derivation from other languages, whose history in use and changes of meaning, record and unlock the larger history.

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