We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public.

We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public.

The book is written in a scholarly yet accessible style, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the history of language and the development of American English in the 19th century.

Scudder (1838-1902) was an American man of letters and editor who after a period teaching in New York returned to his native Boston to devote himself to literary work.