Language & Linguistics Books

Introducción al estudio de la lingüística romance, by Wilhelm Meyer-Lübke, offers a detailed exploration into the study of Romance languages. This foundational work, originally published in 1914, provides invaluable insights into the evolution and...

Jüdisch-Aramäische Papyri Aus Elephantine: Sprachlich Und Sachlich Erklärt, by Willy Staerk, offers a detailed examination of the Jewish-Aramaic papyri discovered on the island of Elephantine in Egypt. This work, originally published in 1912, provides...

Lusus Academici is a collection of translations, primarily from English poets, rendered into Greek and Latin verse. This volume showcases the enduring appeal of classical languages through meticulous translations of well-known English poems. T.A...

Leem amudot le-Daniel Ish amudot = Recueil des travaux rédigés en mémoire du jubilé scientifique de Daniel Chwolson is a collection of scholarly works commemorating the scientific jubilee of Daniel Chwolson (also known as...

A Key to Materials for Greek Prose Composition, by Percival Frost, is an invaluable resource for students and educators engaged in the study of ancient Greek. Originally published in 1862, this work provides solutions and guidance for exercises designed...

A meticulous scholarly edition of cuneiform texts from the reign of Sargon II, King of Assyria (722-705 BCE). This volume, originally published in 1883, presents a comprehensive collection of inscriptions, meticulously transcribed, translated, and...

Dansk Synonymik, written by Peter Erasmus Müller and J.H. Smidth, is a comprehensive exploration of Danish synonyms, published in 1872. This historical linguistic resource offers a detailed examination of the nuances and subtleties within the Danish...

This is a combined French and Italian grammar textbook, "Grammaire françoise et italienne de Véneroni," designed to facilitate the easy learning of the Italian language. Compiled by Romualdo Zotti and based on the work of Giovanni Veneroni...

This is Volume 2 of "[Dmosthenous kai Aischinou ta Szomena]; textui, qui variorum est," a collection of works by the ancient Greek orators Demosthenes and Aeschines. This edition, published in 1824, presents the original Greek text. Demosthenes and...

De M. Valerii Probi Berytii vita et scriptis is a Latin text providing a detailed study of the life and works of Valerius Probus, a prominent Roman grammarian and scholar of the 1st century CE. This work delves into Probus's contributions to classical...

La tribu et la langue thonga, avec quelques échantillons du folklore thonga by Henri Alexandre Junod, published in 1896, offers a detailed ethnographic study of the Thonga people, an ethnic group primarily located in Southern Africa. Written in...

De magistratuum romanorum graecis appellationibus, written by Maximilianus Mentz, explores the Greek terminology used to describe Roman magistrates. This work, originally published in 1894, delves into the linguistic connections between Roman and Greek...

This is Volume 1 of a meticulously prepared critical edition of the comedies of Plautus, the celebrated Roman playwright. Edited by Fridericus Ritschelius with the assistance of Gustav Loewe, Georg Goetz, and Fridericus Schoell, this volume offers...

Vogul népköltési gyüjtemény. Saját gyüjtése és Reguly Antal hagyományai alapján közzéteszi Munkácsi Bernát Volume 2, fu. 2 is a collection of Vogul (Mansi) folk poetry...

Das "Neue italienisch-deutsche und deutsch-italienische Wörterbuch" von Giuseppe Rigutini und Oskar Bulle ist ein umfassendes Nachschlagewerk für alle, die Italienisch oder Deutsch lernen oder übersetzen möchten. Dieses Wörterbuch bietet einen...

Glottologia, written by Giacomo de Gregorio and published in 1896, is a significant work on linguistics. This book delves into the study of language, exploring its structure, evolution, and relationships. De Gregorio's work provides insights into the...

Confesion del amante por Joan Goer presents a Spanish translation of John Gower's renowned Middle English poem, "Confessio Amantis." This edition, meticulously compiled by Adolf Birch-Hirschfeld, draws from the literary estate of Hermann Knust and is...

This is a collection of works of eloquence and poetry awarded by the Royal Spanish Academy. This volume captures the spirit of late 18th-century Spanish literary ideals, showcasing prize-winning essays and poems. A valuable resource for scholars and...

Documents assyriens relatifs aux présages, by Alfred Boissier, offers a detailed examination of Assyrian texts concerning divination and omens. This meticulously compiled work provides invaluable insights into the religious and cultural practices...

Cours pratique de langue arabe is an elementary Arabic language course designed for use in the lycées, collèges, and écoles normales of Algeria. Intended for French-speaking students, it offers a comprehensive introduction to the...

This volume from the prestigious Todd Lecture Series, published by the Royal Irish Academy, presents a collection of scholarly lectures focused on various aspects of Irish history, language, and culture. Featuring contributions from leading experts, the...

Enseignement de l'arabe parlé & de l'arabe régulier d'après la méthode directe... lectures choisies, offers a comprehensive approach to learning Arabic, focusing on both spoken and standard forms through direct instruction...

Collection de monuments pour servir à l'étude de la Langue Néo-Hellénique. Nouvelle Série, Volume 4 is a historical collection of texts relevant to the study of the Neo-Hellenic language. This volume includes works from...

"ha-Galil," written in Hebrew by Alexander Siskind Rabinovitz and published around 1909, offers a glimpse into the literary landscape of the early 20th century. This work likely explores themes relevant to the Middle East during this period, reflecting...

Aegyptische lesestücke zum gebrauch bei vorlesungen und zum privatstudium; mit schrifttafel und glossar, Volume 1, by Oskar Eduardovch Lemm, offers a comprehensive resource for students and scholars of Ancient Egyptian. Published in 1883, this volume...

Arabische Lesestücke, Volume 4, by Max Grünert, offers a collection of Arabic reading texts intended for students of the Arabic language. Published in 1903, this volume provides insights into the linguistic and literary styles prevalent at the time...

"The English Register of Oseney Abbey, by Oxford, Written About 1460" offers a detailed look into the workings of a significant medieval institution through its primary records. Compiled around 1460, this register provides invaluable insights into the...

"French Examination Papers in Miscellaneous Grammar and Idioms" by A.M.M. Stedman is a valuable resource for students and educators focused on mastering the nuances of the French language. This collection of examination papers delves into the...

Altbabylonische Keilschrifttexte zum Gebrauche bei Vorlesungen is a collection of Old Babylonian cuneiform texts intended for use in lectures. Compiled by Hugo Winckler, this volume provides valuable primary source material for students and scholars of...

Altaramäische Urkunden aus Assur presents a collection of Aramaic documents discovered in the ancient city of Assur. Compiled by Mark Lidzbarski, a renowned scholar of Semitic languages, this volume offers invaluable insights into the linguistic and...

"Indians Names of Places in Rhode-Island" explores the etymology and historical significance of Native American place names within the state. Usher Parsons delves into the linguistic roots and cultural context behind these names, offering insights into...

"Oxford Lectures on Literature, 1907-1922" presents a collection of insightful essays and lectures delivered at Oxford University during a period of significant intellectual ferment. Featuring contributions from distinguished scholars such as Albert...

"Exercises in German Composition" is a comprehensive guide designed to help students improve their German writing skills. This book offers a structured approach to mastering German composition, providing a variety of exercises that cover essential...

"The Toledo Manuscript of the Germania of Tacitus" offers a detailed examination of the historical and textual significance of Tacitus's seminal work. This edition, focusing on the Toledo Manuscript, provides valuable insights into the transmission and...

La restauración del Quijote es un estudio comparativo de varias ediciones de "Don Quijote," con especial atención a un ejemplar de la edición de 1605 impresa por Juan de la Cuesta. Este ejemplar contiene anotaciones, acotaciones y correcciones de la...

"More Essays on Books" is a collection of insightful essays by A. Clutton-Brock (1868-1924), offering a timeless perspective on literature and the art of reading. These essays delve into various aspects of books, exploring their significance, impact, and...

В книге «Л. Толстой и Достоевский» Дмитрий Мережковский представляет собой глубокий анализ творчества двух величайших русских писателей...

"A Grammar of the Hindústání Language in the Oriental and Roman Character" by Duncan Forbes is a comprehensive guide to understanding the structure and nuances of Hindustani, a language that bridges Urdu and Hindi. This grammar book provides a...

"Three-Minute Declamations for College Men," selected and edited by Harry Cassell Davis and John C. Bridgman, is a timeless collection designed to hone the public speaking skills of aspiring orators. This volume presents a carefully curated assortment of...

"Vowel Measurements" by C.H. Grandgent offers a detailed exploration into the scientific study of vowel sounds. This work delves into the intricacies of phonetics and acoustics, presenting methodologies for accurately measuring and analyzing vowel...

Dictionnaire Française-Anglais, Et Anglais-Français, Volume 2 is a comprehensive bilingual dictionary compiled by Abel Boyer and Nicholas Salmon. Published in 1816, this historical dictionary offers valuable insights into the French and English...

Raças: Usos E Costumes Dos Indigenas Da Districto De Inhambane, Acompanhado De Um Vocabulario Em Shitsua, Guitonga E Shishope, by Augusto Cabral, offers a detailed look into the cultures and languages of the indigenous people of the Inhambane district...

Explore the world of 19th-century saw manufacturing with "The Disston Crucible, a Magazine for the Millman, Volume 5." This fascinating trade publication offers a unique glimpse into the operations of the Disston Saw Works, a leading manufacturer of saws...

"The Independent First[-Sixth] Reader," dating back to 1876, offers a glimpse into 19th-century educational practices. Authored by James Madison Watson and Edwin Leigh, this compilation of graded readers reflects the pedagogical approaches prevalent...

M. Val. Martialis Epigrammaton Libri, Volume 2 presents a collection of epigrams by the Roman poet Martial, edited by Friedrich Wilhelm Schneidewin. This volume offers readers a glimpse into the wit and social commentary of ancient Rome through Martial's...

M. Alexander Castrén's Ethnologische Vorlesungen über die Altaischen Völker, complete with Samoyedic fairytales and Tatar heroic sagas, presents a fascinating glimpse into the ethnological studies of the mid-19th century. Authored by Matthias...

Das Deutsche Gaunerthum in Seiner Social-Politischen Literarischen Und Linguistischen Ausbildung Zu Seinem Heutigen Bestande, Vierter Theil by Friedrich Christian Benedict Avé-Lallemant delves into the world of German rogues and vagabonds,...

This is an edition of Livy's Ab Urbe Condita, specifically Book 30, meticulously edited by Karl Friedrich Siegmund Alschefski. This volume presents the text of Livy's account of Roman history, drawing upon manuscript sources to ensure fidelity to the...