Simeon Potter (1898–1976)

I absolutely and unashamedly love this book.
His work crops up in most of the 'trendy' newer language books (Bill Bryson, Melvyn Bragg etc.) Proper quality language work, and surprisingly readable considering its age.

Probably the best popular study ever written of the English language, its history and usage.

This is a book that was recommended at school and which had an influence on me in wanting to learn languages.

Edition: // Descr: 202 p. 18 cm. // Series: Call No. { } Shelved in Kade German Center, 116 Lawrence : Sprachgeschichte // //