William Dwight Whitney - Seymour, Thomas D (Thomas Day)
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Explore the life and legacy of William Dwight Whitney, the eminent American linguist and philologist, in this compelling biography by Thomas Day Seymour. A towering figure in 19th-century scholarship, Whitney's contributions to the study of language, particularly Sanskrit, cemented his place as a pioneer in the field. Drawing on meticulous research and personal insights, Seymour paints a portrait of Whitney's intellectual journey, his influential work at Yale University, and his lasting impact on the development of linguistic science. This biography offers a window into the life of a man…mehr

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Explore the life and legacy of William Dwight Whitney, the eminent American linguist and philologist, in this compelling biography by Thomas Day Seymour. A towering figure in 19th-century scholarship, Whitney's contributions to the study of language, particularly Sanskrit, cemented his place as a pioneer in the field. Drawing on meticulous research and personal insights, Seymour paints a portrait of Whitney's intellectual journey, his influential work at Yale University, and his lasting impact on the development of linguistic science. This biography offers a window into the life of a man dedicated to unraveling the mysteries of language and understanding its profound connection to human history and culture. A fascinating read for anyone interested in biography, American history, and the history of linguistics. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.