An edition of The American Language (1919)

The American language

an inquiry into the development of English in the United States

By H. L. Mencken

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Publish Date

1936

Publisher

A.A. Knopf

Language

eng

Pages

769

Description:

The classic work on the evolution of American English from British English, American Pronunciation, spelling, proper names, and slang.

subjects: Americanisms, English language, English language in the United States, Names, Names', Personal, Personal Names, Anglais (langue), Language, Noms de personnes

Places: United States