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The American language : an inquiry into the development of English in the United States
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The American language : an inquiry into the development of English in the United States
-- Development of English in the United States
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Clarifies discrepancies between British and American English and defines the distinguishing characteristics of American English.
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Title
The American language : an inquiry into the development of English in the United States -- Development of English in the United States
Call No
427.973 Mencken
Edition
One-volume abridged edition.
Authors
Mencken, H. L. (Henry Louis), 1880-1956
McDavid, Raven Ioor
Maurer, David W.
Subjects
English language--United States.
Americanisms.
Names--United States.
Names, Personal--United States.
English language--United States--History.
Americanisms.
English language.
Names.
Names, Personal.
United States.
History.
Language
English
Published
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1977.
Publication Desc
xxv, 777, cxxiv pages ;
ISBN
0394733150
LCCN
76054715
Dimensions
24 cm