New Word-Analysis Or, School Etymology of English Derivative Words

"New Word-Analysis" by William Swinton is an educational guide that dives into the history and makeup of English words derived from other languages. Designed for both teachers and students, the book is like a workbook, filled with practice activities to improve spelling, word breakdown, definitions, and overall understanding. It highlights the relationships between English and older languages such as Latin, Greek, and Anglo-Saxon. The author explains the book's goals and how it will work, mentioning it's an updated version meant to improve upon his previous efforts. The beginning gives important ideas in English word history, like the differences between grammar-based and history-based roots, pointing out how big the English vocabulary is. Swinton separates basic words from those that have been built upon, describes what makes up the vocabulary, and gives a preview of the system of prefixes and suffixes covered later. This creates a step-by-step way to learn about the beginnings and development of English words, making it a helpful tool for anyone wanting to grow their knowledge of language.