A Handbook of the Cornish Language chiefly in its latest stages with some account of its history and literature

"A Handbook of the Cornish Language" by Henry Jenner is an early twentieth-century book written to help people of Cornish heritage learn their historical language; it focuses on the language's later forms and adds insight into its development and historical writings. The book is crafted for the average person, and it is accessible for those hoping to read, write, or speak the Cornish language. The beginning of the book makes it clear that author wants to assist the Cornish through a practical understanding of Cornish, as well as give a summary of how it changed over time. He talks about why of learning Cornish even though it’s not very useful these days, calling it an issue of national identity and feeling. He brings up spelling and grammar issues students might see and suggests a changed writing method made for modern learners; the book will investigate the language’s change and aims to grow interest in the Cornish language's past.