An essay on the origin of language, based on modern researches, and especially on the works of M. RenanNote 22 — Chapter I · THE ORIGIN OF LANGUAGE.Reading editionAs in the instance of Balaam.—Numb. 22. Cf. Tibull. ii. v. 78. Hom. Il. τ. 407, &c.◇Copy noteReturn to CHAPTER I. THE ORIGIN OF LANGUAGE.