An Introduction to Linguistic Science

by Edgar H. Sturtevant

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Canonical title: An Introduction to Linguistic Science
Original publication date: 1947
First words: PREFACE
This volume is intended for readers with no previous knowledge of linguistics; it is hoped no one will have difficulty in reading and understanding all of it.

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DDC/MDS: 400 — Language Language Language
LCC: P121 .S815 — Language and Literature Philology. Linguistics Language. Linguistic theory. Comparative grammar Science of language (Linguistics)

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