John Walker

Gebundenes Buch

A Dictionary Of The English Language, Answering At Once The Purposes Of Rhyming, Spelling And Pronouncing, On A Plan Not Hitherto Attempted

Beschreibung

Unlock the secret architecture of English as it was spoken, written, and rhymed in the nineteenth century. John Walker's A Dictionary Of The English Language stands not only as a spelling and pronunciation guide but as a pioneering rhyming dictionary-crafted on a plan that broke new ground in language study tools. Every entry opens a window into historical linguistics, offering insight into Victorian era literature and the subtle influences of Johnson's dictionary, while serving as an indispensable reference for writers and poets seeking the perfect word. This comprehensive language resource was designed to meet the needs of English language learners and native speakers alike, blending utility with literary elegance. Its pages reveal the living pulse of 19th century English, making it essential for those who cherish the evolution of words, sounds, and meanings. Whether you are a casual reader, a dedicated student of language, or a collector of classic works, this volume lends both practical guidance and a sense of discovery. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

Autor

John Walker is an award-winning gardening and environmental author, writer, blogger and publisher with 40 years' experience in practical gardening, teaching and the garden media. He grew up in the countryside, caught the gardening bug while still at school, and trained at Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Cambridge University Botanic Garden and the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, where he was awarded the Kew Diploma in Horticulture. He is also a qualified teacher. John was features/deputy editor of Garden Answers magazine and contributing editor of Kitchen Garden. John writes about organic, earth-friendly gardening for national newspapers and magazines, including The Guardian and The Daily Telegraph and the Royal Horticultural Society's journal The Garden. His recent book How to Create an Eco Garden: The Practical Guide to Greener, Planet-friendly Gardening was shortlisted for the 2012 Garden Media Guild Practical Book of the Year. He also wrote The Bed and Border Planner and Weeds: An Organic, Earth-friendly Guide to their Identification, Use and Control, edited A Gardeners' Guide to Annuals, and contributed to the Garden Organic Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening. John has won the Garden Media Guild Environmental Award three times, and has been shortlisted for Gardening Journalist of the Year three times.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Alpha Editions
• Seitenzahl: 718
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Oktober 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 46mm
• Gewicht: 1298g
• ISBN-13: 9789354180019
• ISBN-10: 9354180019
• Artikelnr.: 60665624