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Immigrant Tongues
- Author
- Patrick Foote
- Narrator
- RJ Bayley
- Publisher
- Tantor Media, Inc
- Publish Date
- 14 April 2026
- Run Time
- 9 hours 1 minute
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
From the history of the English language's arrival in the United States to the spread of Arabic across North Africa and the enduring legacy of the Latin language, Immigrant Tongues explores the journeys of tongues across continents. With a style that balances entertainment and depth, this linguistics book also highlights the cultural exchanges that enriched language along the way.
Whether you're intrigued by etymology gifts or searching for the perfect language book, this engaging narrative reveals the deep connections between geography, history, and the evolution of words.
Inside, you'll find:
- A detailed exploration of language origins and their journeys across the globe.
- Insight into how languages like English, Latin, and Arabic adapted to new cultural landscapes.
- Stories that deepen your appreciation for the interplay of linguistics and history.
Immigrant Tongues is more than a book—it's a treasured gift for history buffs, etymology lovers, and anyone fascinated by how words have shaped our world. The perfect linguistics present, this book celebrates the power and beauty of human communication.
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Details
- Author
- Patrick Foote
- Narrator
- RJ Bayley
- Duration
- 9 hours 1 minute
- Release Date
- 14 April 2026
- ISBN
- 9798318522154
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Tantor Media, Inc
- Genre
- Historical and comparative linguistics, Language: reference and general, Linguistics
Synopsis
From the history of the English language's arrival in the United States to the spread of Arabic across North Africa and the enduring legacy of the Latin language, Immigrant Tongues explores the journeys of tongues across continents. With a style that balances entertainment and depth, this linguistics book also highlights the cultural exchanges that enriched language along the way.Whether you're intrigued by etymology gifts or searching for the perfect language book, this engaging narrative reveals the deep connections between geography, history, and the evolution of words.Inside, you'll find:A detailed exploration of language origins and their journeys across the globe.Insight into how languages like English, Latin, and Arabic adapted to new cultural landscapes.Stories that deepen your appreciation for the interplay of linguistics and history.Immigrant Tongues is more than a book—it's a treasured gift for history buffs, etymology lovers, and anyone fascinated by how words have shaped our world. The perfect linguistics present, this book celebrates the power and beauty of human communication.
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