Introduction to the study of the history of language

"Introduction to the Study of the History of Language" by Herbert A. Strong is a non-fiction book from the late 1800s that takes you on a journey through how language changes. It looks at the rules and ideas behind why languages evolve, with special attention paid to how sounds transform, how the meaning of words can change over time, and how our minds influence language. Strong and his fellow writers get into the different parts of language study, like how grammar has changed over time, and shows you just how complicated language development is. They explain important ideas, such as sound shifts and the part people play in changing language, giving you a strong base for really understanding all the detailed twists and turns of language history.