02191cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000390012624500320016526400510019730000470024833600260029533700260032133800360034750000310038350801100041452011680052453400450169265300240173765300440176185600430180599900170184847364UtSlPG20260610134105.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a14004537  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPE1 aWright, Elizabeth Mary,d1863-195810aRustic Speech and Folk-Lore 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2014-11-16  aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Fay Dunn and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"Rustic Speech and Folk-Lore" by Elizabeth Mary Wright is an exploration of dialect speech and folklore written in the early 20th century. The work presents a compilation of various English dialects, highlighting their unique vocabulary, pronunciations, and the rich cultural practices associated with them. By examining rustic speech alongside superstitions and customs, the author aims to demonstrate the depth and beauty of dialects often misunderstood or dismissed by the educated classes.  At the start of the book, Wright explains her motivation for the text, which stems from an article she wrote that received positive feedback. She outlines her intent not to create a comprehensive study of a specific dialect, but rather to provide a broad overview that represents the diverse linguistic landscape of English. She emphasizes that dialect speakers adhere to their own grammatical rules and sound laws, showcasing the complexity and expressive power of their language. Wright's preface sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the linguistic and folkloric elements that will unfold in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFolklore -- England  aEnglish language -- Dialects -- England40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47364  c88203d88203