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100	1		_aSkeat, Walter W. _q(Walter William), _d1835-1912
245	1	0	_aEnglish Dialects From the Eighth Century to the Present Day
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-05-03
508			_aProduced by David Starner, Louise Hope and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520			_a"English Dialects From the Eighth Century to the Present Day" by Walter W. Skeat is a scholarly historical account written in the early 20th century. The work primarily focuses on the evolution and characteristics of English dialects from the eighth century to the present, providing insights into how these dialects have developed and diversified over time. It is likely aimed at linguists, historians, and those interested in the English language and its regional variations. The opening of the text presents a preface in which the author outlines his intention to explore the history of English dialects through a popular lens. Skeat notes that, while the early dialects were relatively uniform and limited in number, they gradually evolved into the numerous dialects seen today. He emphasizes the importance of studying dialects, as they embody both phonetic decay and regeneration, allowing for a richer understanding of language. The introductory section sets the stage for a detailed examination of various English dialects, their origins, and cultural influences, which will be elaborated on in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEnglish language -- Dialects
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15755
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