English Past and Present
By Richard Chenevix Trench Archbishop
Published by Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co Ltd: London 1903
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This 1903 seventeenth edition of English Past and Present by Archbishop Richard Chenevix Trench offers a clear and insightful exploration of the evolution of the English language from its earliest roots to the modern forms spoken at the turn of the twentieth century. Revised and partly rewritten by A. L. Mayhew, a respected scholar of Old English phonology, the work examines how historical events, cultural shifts, foreign influence, and organic linguistic change shaped English vocabulary, idiom and expression. Trench's engaging style makes complex philological ideas accessible while preserving strong academic foundations, making the book a long-standing standard text in the study of English linguistic history.
Presented in its original red cloth binding, this edition reflects the enduring popularity of Trench's work and the growing scholarly interest in historical linguistics during the early 1900s. It remains an enlightening read for students of language, collectors of linguistic and philological texts, and anyone interested in the story of how English became the richly varied language it is today."
Light wear and fading to covers and spines. No inscriptions. Bindings are in good condition with no loose pages. Pages very clean and well presented. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
