Word Book Of Virginia Folk Speech (1912) - Hardcover

The Word Book Of Virginia Folk Speech is a compilation of words and phrases commonly used in the rural areas of Virginia in the early 20th century. The book was written by Bennett Wood Green and published in 1912. The author was a professor of English at the University of North Carolina and a native of Virginia. The book is divided into two parts. The first part is an introduction to the dialect of Virginia and its origins. The author explains that the dialect is a mixture of English, Scottish, Irish, and African languages. He also discusses the differences between the dialects spoken in different regions of Virginia. The second part of the book is a dictionary of words and phrases used in Virginia folk speech. The dictionary includes over 2,000 entries, each with a definition and an example of how the word or phrase is used. The entries are arranged alphabetically and include words and phrases related to agriculture, hunting, fishing, cooking, and everyday life. The Word Book Of Virginia Folk Speech is a valuable resource for linguists, historians, and anyone interested in the language and culture of rural Virginia in the early 20th century. The book provides insight into the unique dialect of Virginia and the way of life of its people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.