This standard text; now in paperback for the first time-- the companion volume to Foreign Dialects-- American Dialects offers representative dialects of every major section of the United States. In each case; a general description and history of the dialect is given; followed by an analysis of vowel and consonant peculiarities; of its individual lilt and rhythm; and of its grammar variations. There are also lists of the idioms and idiomatic expressions that distinguish each dialect and exercises using them. American Dialects also includes musical inflection charts and diagrams showing the placement of lips; tongue; and breath.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Rich flawless history.By James O.S.CTAuthors Jim Lampos and Michaelle Pearsons biographical work is not only a detailed study of the characters ndash; the many remarkable Women of Old Lyme; but a rich flawless history of the time and place that surround those characters. An excellent read.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. An easy read. Great Summer bookBy John PearsonWell researched and informative. An easy read. Great Summer book!0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Well written and researched; however; on a personal ...By Grace MatherWell written and researched; however; on a personal note; I was hoping to find one of the women to be genealogically related to the Mather; Miner or Nathaniel Clark families.
