Diversions of Purley
One of the most interesting periods in the history of British linguistic thought, the 18th century is also one of the most neglected. This boxed set includes "Hermes of a Philosophical Inquiry Concerning Universal Grammar" by James Harris and "The Diversions of Purley" by John Horne Tooke.
2 volumes : illustrations ; 22 cm
9780415092517, 0415092515
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Contents: Hermes or a Philosophical Inquiry Concerning Universal Grammar [1786]James Harris 492ppThe Diversions of Purley [1829]John Horne Tooke (2 volumes) 540pp; 592ppRevised and corrected by Richard TaylorA Course of Lectures on the Theory of Language and Universal Grammar [1762]Joseph Priestley 324ppThe Theory of Language [1788]Of the Origin and General Nature of SpeechOf Universal GrammarJames BeattieConsiderations concerning the first Formation of Languages [1801]Adam Smith 62ppDiscourses (delivered at the Asiatic Society between 1785-1792)[1807]William Jones 220pp
Reprint. Originally published: Епea пteroenta, or the Diversions of Purley. A new ed. London : Printed by Richard Taylor, 1829
Original edition revised and corrected by Richard Taylor.