Of The Origin And Progress Of Language Volume 4

Download or read book Of the Origin and Progress of Language; Volume 4 written by Lord James Burnett Monboddo and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Monboddo's influential work on the origins and development of language was first published in 1773. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of ancient and modern languages, Monboddo offers a comprehensive theory of linguistic evolution, arguing that the similarities and differences between languages can be traced to a single, universal human language. This book is a classic of linguistic philosophy and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of language and linguistics. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.