Historic English (1921)

Historic English is a book written by James Champlin Fernald and first published in 1921. The book is a comprehensive guide to the English language, focusing on the history of the language from its origins to the modern day. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the English language's history. The first chapter provides an overview of the language's development, from its Indo-European roots to its evolution into Old English. Subsequent chapters delve into the Middle English period, the Renaissance, and the modern era. Throughout the book, Fernald includes examples of historic English texts and documents, such as the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle and the works of Chaucer and Shakespeare. He also discusses the influence of other languages on English, such as Latin, French, and German. In addition to its historical focus, Historic English also provides practical guidance for those looking to improve their English language skills. Fernald includes sections on grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation, as well as exercises and quizzes to test readers' knowledge. Overall, Historic English is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and development of the English language, as well as those looking to improve their language skills.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.