The Story of the Alphabet

The Story of the Alphabet is a comprehensive book written by Edward Clodd that delves into the history of the alphabet. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the origins of the alphabet, tracing its development from ancient civilizations to modern times. It explores the evolution of the alphabet from its earliest forms, such as the Egyptian hieroglyphs and the Phoenician alphabet, to the modern-day Latin alphabet that is used in many languages around the world. The author also discusses the cultural and social significance of the alphabet, including its impact on communication, literature, and education. Clodd examines the role of the alphabet in the spread of religion and the development of written language, as well as its use in art and design. Overall, The Story of the Alphabet is a fascinating and informative read that provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the history and significance of the alphabet. It is an excellent resource for anyone interested in linguistics, history, or culture.1938. Writing began as a pictorial record, then the pictures became representations of an idea and writing became symbolic. In the final stages of its evolution, the symbols represented a sound. This evolution is set forth within this volume, with emphasis on the common primitive forms and concepts from which the modern alphabet have been derived. With 90 illustrations.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.