Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" By: Various |
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The 11th Edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica is a comprehensive resource that covers a wide range of topics, from the English language to Epsom salts. This particular volume, Volume 9, Slice 6, provides in-depth information on the English language, including its history, grammar, and evolution over time.
The entries are well-researched and written by various experts in the field, making it a reliable source of information for academics, students, and anyone interested in linguistics. The book also delves into the properties and uses of Epsom salts, providing a thorough understanding of this common household item.
Overall, this volume of the Encyclopaedia Britannica is a valuable addition to any library and is sure to satisfy the curiosity of those seeking information on the English language and Epsom salts. (1) Numbers following letters (without space) like C2 were originally printed in subscript. Letter subscripts are preceded by an underscore, like C n. (2) Characters following a carat (^) were printed in superscript. (3) Side notes were relocated to function as titles of their respective paragraphs. (4) Macrons and breves above letters and dots below letters were not inserted. (5) [root] stands for the root symbol; [alpha], [beta], etc. for greek letters. (6) The following typographical errors have been corrected: ARTICLE ENGLISH LANGUAGE: "The writers of each district wrote in the dialect familiar to them; and between extreme forms the difference was so great as to amount to unintelligibility ..." 'familiar' amended from 'familar'. ARTICLE ENGLISH LITERATURE: "Even more portentous in its superhuman dignity was the style of Edward Gibbon, who combined with the unspiritual optimism of Hume and Robertson a far more concentrated devotion to his subject ..." 'combined' amended from 'conbined'. ARTICLE ENTERITIS: "The chief symptom is diarrhoea. The term "enteric fever" has recently come into use instead of "typhoid" for the latter disease; but see Typhoid Fever." 'symptom' amended from 'sympton'... Continue reading book >>
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