Bøger af Richard C Trench

On The Lessons In Proverbs Being The Substance Of Lectures Delivered To Young Men�������s Societies At Portsmouth And Elsewhere (1855) is a book written by Richard C. Trench. It is a collection of lectures that were delivered to young men's societies in Portsmouth and other places. The book is focused on the lessons that can be learned from the book of Proverbs in the Bible. Trench provides an in-depth analysis of the teachings and offers practical advice on how to apply them in daily life. He covers a range of topics, including wisdom, virtue, friendship, honesty, and humility. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to readers of all ages and backgrounds. Overall, On The Lessons In Proverbs Being The Substance Of Lectures Delivered To Young Men�������s Societies At Portsmouth And Elsewhere (1855) is an insightful and thought-provoking read that offers valuable lessons on how to live a virtuous and fulfilling life.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.

""On The Study Of Words"" is a book written by Richard C. Trench that explores the intricacies of the English language. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which delves into a different aspect of language, such as the history of words, their meanings, and their origins. Trench also discusses the importance of language in society, and how it has evolved over time. Throughout the book, Trench provides numerous examples of words and their usage, as well as anecdotes and stories that illustrate the power of language. ""On The Study Of Words"" is a fascinating exploration of the English language that is sure to appeal to anyone interested in linguistics, history, or literature.But a caution is necessary here. We must not regard as certain in every case, or indeed in most cases, that the first rise of a word will have exactly consented in time with its first appearance within the range of our vision. Such identity will sometimes exist; and we may watch i the actual birth of some word, and may affirm with confidence that at such a time and on such an occasion it first saw the light--in this book, or from the lips of that man.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.

This new edition of the well-known definitive glossary provides the key to those terms in the English language that have either changed their meaning or been altogether discarded . . . Words common in the days of Chaucer, Shakespeare or Johnson . . . Even words known to Dickens and Browning, but today obsolete. A fascinating handbook, not merely for the linguist and philologist, but for everyone intrigued by the colorful, the strange and the bizarre in our language.