Australian English: An Historical Study Of The Vocabulary 1788-1898

Author: W. S. Ramson
Binding: Hardback
Published: Australian National University Press., 1966

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slight chips to DJ and some foxed edges.

This scholarly work, Australian English: An Historical Study Of The Vocabulary 1788-1898, meticulously chronicles the evolution of the Australian lexicon during its formative first century. It uncovers the fascinating origins and transformations of words that shaped the unique linguistic landscape of the continent from the arrival of the First Fleet through the close of the 19th century. Ramson presents a comprehensive analysis, detailing the influences of indigenous languages, convict slang, and adaptations of British English. This authoritative study illustrates the dynamic interplay of culture and language, offering invaluable insights into the historical development of Australian English.