Description

The Somersetshire Dialect, Its Pronunciation: Two Papers Read Before The Archaeological Society Of Somersetshire (1861) by Thomas Spencer Baynes is a book that provides a comprehensive study of the dialect spoken in the county of Somerset in England. The book includes two papers that were presented to the Archaeological Society of Somersetshire in 1861. The first paper focuses on the pronunciation of the Somersetshire dialect and provides a detailed analysis of the various sounds and accents used by the local people. The second paper delves into the history and origins of the dialect, tracing its roots back to the Anglo-Saxon period. The author also examines the influence of other languages, such as French and Latin, on the development of the Somersetshire dialect. Overall, this book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history and linguistics of the Somersetshire dialect.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.