Relliquiae Philologicae: Or Essays In Comparative Philology (1895)

Relliquiae Philologicae: Or Essays In Comparative Philology (1895) is a book written by Herbert Dukinfield Darbishire. It is a collection of essays that explore the field of comparative philology, which is the study of the historical relationships between languages. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the origins of language, the development of writing systems, and the evolution of grammar and vocabulary. Darbishire draws on examples from a variety of languages, including Greek, Latin, Sanskrit, and Old English, to illustrate his points. The book is aimed at scholars and students of linguistics, but it is also accessible to general readers who are interested in the history and evolution of language. Overall, Relliquiae Philologicae is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the fascinating field of comparative philology.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.