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100 1 _aJermain, Frances Delavan Page,
_d1829-1905
245 1 0 _aIn the path of the alphabet :
_ban historical account of the ancient beginnings and evolution of the modern alphabet
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-03-11
508 _aProduced by WebRover, Elizabeth Oscanyan, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"In the Path of the Alphabet" by Frances D. Jermain is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the ancient origins and evolution of the modern alphabet, drawing from various historical sources and archaeological discoveries to provide a comprehensive understanding of this fundamental aspect of language. The text likely encompasses subjects such as Egyptian hieroglyphics, cuneiform writing, and other significant contributions from ancient civilizations. At the start of the book, the author reflects on the significant achievements in archaeological research that have unveiled the history of letters, which hold not only historic value but also implications for biblical narratives and our understanding of religious texts. The opening introduces crucial discoveries, namely the Rosetta Stone and advancements in deciphering hieroglyphics and cuneiform inscriptions, laying the groundwork for the exploration of how these writing systems developed and influenced the evolution of alphabetic writing. The author articulates the complexity of this journey, indicating the interplay between language, culture, and the written word throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAlphabet
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51422
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