Spell it out

the curious, enthralling and extraordinary story of English spelling

328 pages

English language

Published Dec. 22, 2013

ISBN:
9781250003478
OCLC Number:
811597563

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Presents a history of English spelling through chapters that cover such topics as the introduction of the Roman alphabet, each letter's origins, and the development of long and short vowels.

2 editions

Subjects

  • English language
  • Orthography and spelling
  • History