The American Language
- Subtitle
- A Preliminary Inquiry into the Development of English in the United States
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Table of contents
1. THE AMERICAN LANGUAGE2. PREFACE3. I By Way of Introduction4. II The Beginnings of American5. III The Period of Growth6. IV American and English Today7. V Tendencies in American8. VI The Common Speech9. VI The Common Speech (continued 2)10. VII Differences in Spelling11. VIII Proper Names in America12. IX Miscellanea13. Bibliography14. List of Words and Phrases15. General Index