Abram Smythe Palmer and Richard Chenevix Trench’s classic study of language and linguistics is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and structure of the English language. From the origins of grammar to the intricacies of syntax and pronunciation, On the Study of Words offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of language and the ways in which we use it to communicate.

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