02519cam a22003133u 4500 31277 UtSlPG 20260610133720.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PE Smith, C. Alphonso (Charles Alphonso), 1864-1924 Anglo-Saxon Grammar and Exercise Book : with Inflections, Syntax, Selections for Reading, and Glossary Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-02-15 Produced by Louise Hope, Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Anglo-Saxon Grammar and Exercise Book" by C. Alphonso Smith is a foundational instructional text on the grammar of Old English, written in the late 19th century. This guide aims to assist beginners in understanding the language of King Alfred and serves as an introduction to the structure of English, bridging concepts from Old English to modern grammar. The text covers essential grammatical elements, including inflections, syntax, and vocabulary, while incorporating reading selections from notable works of Early West Saxon literature. The opening portion of the book begins with a preface by the author, outlining the intended scope and purpose of the work, which is designed for newcomers to Anglo-Saxon language study. It emphasizes the importance of understanding Old English as a foundation for modern English and details the organization of the book into sections covering history, sounds, inflections, and etymology. The initial chapters discuss the evolution of the English language, highlighting the transition from Old English to Middle and Modern English, as well as the fundamental vowel and consonant sounds in Old English. The text is structured to not only provide theoretical knowledge but also includes exercises and reading selections to reinforce learning and practical application. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English language -- Old English, ca. 450-1100 -- Readers English language -- Old English, ca. 450-1100 -- Grammar https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31277 72123 72123