Lewis & Clark Lexicon of Discovery
Alan H. Hartley hopes to help modern readers better understand the language of two centuries ago. The result of five years of research on the history, people, and physical world of the expedition, the Lewis and Clark Lexicon of Discovery features over 1,100 entries and more than 2,000 illustrative quotations, as well as considerable background material on the English (and other languages) of the expedition. With a special emphasis on pronunciation the volume will be exceptionally valuable to...
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Hartley, an independent lexicographer, explains difficult and interesting words that members of the Lewis and Clark expedition used to record their discoveries and experiences. He indicates the pronunciation of words that are not obvious, and often includes quotations to show how they were used. As well as helping readers of the journals understand them better, he contributes to the study of American English at the beginning of the 19th century. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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