The Stories of English Text by Eleanor Spicer Rice plus selections from Lincoln’s writings

plus selections from Lincoln’s writings

altering them entirely

Drawing on thousands of original sources

and determination alongside scenes of despair and loss

Her organic

The Stories of English Text by Eleanor Spicer Rice plus selections from Lincoln’s writingsA groundbreaking and entertaining history of worldwide English in all its dialects, differences, and linguistic delights. A work of impeccable scholarship." New York Times Informative . . . distinctive . . . a spirited celebration. The Guardian Simply the best introductory history of the English language family that we have. The plan of the book is ingenious, the writing lively, the exposition clear, and the scholarly standard uncompromisingly high.