The adventure of English : the biography of a language
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New York : Arcade Pub. :, [2003].
Edition
First U.S. edition.
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xii, 322 pages ; 25 cm
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Prescott Public Library - NF - Nonfiction Books
420.9 BRA
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Published
New York : Arcade Pub. :, [2003].
Format
Book - Regular Print
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Language
English

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A history of the English language traces its evolution from a Germanic dialect around 500 A.D. to its modern form, noting the influence of such groups and individuals as early Anglo-Saxon tribes, Alfred the Great, and William Shakespeare.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Bragg, M. (2003). The adventure of English: the biography of a language (First U.S. edition.). Arcade Pub. :.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Bragg, Melvyn, 1939-. 2003. The Adventure of English: The Biography of a Language. Arcade Pub..

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Bragg, Melvyn, 1939-. The Adventure of English: The Biography of a Language Arcade Pub., 2003.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Bragg, Melvyn. The Adventure of English: The Biography of a Language First U.S. edition., Arcade Pub. :, 2003.

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