Download or read book The Origins and Development of the English Language written by Thomas Pyles and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 1993 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fourth edition of The Origins and Development of the English Language continues to focus on the internal history of English -- its sounds, grammar, and vocabulary. In organization, the vocabulary is still treated most intensely in the final three chapter of the book. By studying the history of English, one can better understand the irregularities of modern English as well as finding more about ourselves.