02264cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000110010610000560011724500670017326400510024030000470029133600260033833700260036433800360039050000310042650801250045752011830058253400450176565300480181065300320185885600430189099900170193321665UtSlPG20260610133511.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPEaPN1 aMeiklejohn, J. M. D.q(John Miller Dow),d1830-190212aA Brief History of the English Language and Literature, Vol. 2 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-06-03  aProduced by Louise Hope, Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net  a"A Brief History of the English Language and Literature, Vol. 2" by J. M. D. Meiklejohn is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume serves as a continuation of the author's examination of English, delving into its history and the evolution of English literature. The text is likely aimed at students and educators, highlighting the significant developments in the language over time.  The opening of the book outlines the author's intentions and the structure of the work. It emphasizes that language is an organic entity that evolves over time, both in spoken and written forms. It discusses the early beginnings of the English language, tracing its roots back to the Anglo-Saxon period and the influences that shaped its development, including the impact of various invasions and cultural interactions. Through a comprehensive introduction, Meiklejohn sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the vocabulary and grammar of English, as well as the historical context of its literary contributions, making it apparent that the book aims to provide a thorough understanding of the English language's past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish literature -- History and criticism  aEnglish language -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21665  c62811d62811