Anglo-Saxon Grammar and Exercise Book with Inflections, Syntax, Selections for Reading, and Glossary

"Anglo-Saxon Grammar and Exercise Book" by C. Alphonso Smith is a learning resource from the 1800s focusing on Old English grammar. Designed for beginners, this book teaches the language spoken during King Alfred's time, explaining how it connects to today's English. It's like a helpful guide that breaks down the rules of Old English, including how words change, how sentences are built, and what the words mean. By looking at real writings from the Early West Saxon era, readers can learn and use what they've been taught. The book starts with an introduction from the author, pointing out how this book is meant to help students understand how Old English relates to Modern English, covering the history of English, sounds, inflections, and word origins. The early chapters trace changes of the English language, dealing with the movement from Old English to Middle and Modern English, and discusses basic vowel and consonant sounds in Old English. With easy grammar lessons, practices, and readings, the book aims to give both knowledge and hands-on learning of the language.