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100 1 _aClark, Walter John
245 1 0 _aInternational Language, Past, Present & Future :
_bWith Specimens of Esperanto and Grammar
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-09-24
508 _aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, William Patterson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"International Language, Past, Present & Future" by Walter John Clark is a comprehensive examination discussing the necessity and practicality of an international auxiliary language, likely written in the early 20th century. The text thoroughly explores the economic, cultural, and political implications of adopting a universal language while presenting Esperanto as a viable solution to promote global communication and understanding. The opening of this work introduces the reader to the concept of an international language, emphasizing two primary inquiries: its desirability and its feasibility. Clark discusses the rising need for a common linguistic framework as global interaction increases, detailing how current multilingual communication is both cumbersome and inefficient. He argues that an artificial but easy-to-learn language like Esperanto could significantly reduce barriers to communication, enhance international cooperation, and facilitate the exchange of ideas. Through a historical overview of previous attempts at universal languages, Clark sets the stage for his advocacy of Esperanto, highlighting its ongoing development and adoption by enthusiasts worldwide. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLanguage, Universal
653 _aEsperanto -- Grammar
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16737
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