A Glossary of North Country Words, in Use, John Trotter Brockett

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A Glossary of North Country Words, in Use, John Trotter Brockett

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A Glossary of North Country Words, in Use, John Trotter Brockett — First Edition

Publication: Newcastle upon Tyne, T. and J. Hodgson, for E. Charnley, 1825

Formatting: 8vo, pp. xxxvi, 243, [1].

Condition Report: Very Good. Recently and professionally rebound in modern beige cloth, presenting an exceptionally clean and tight binding with bright, unoxidised gilt lettering to the spine. The boards are immaculate and remain completely free of shelf-wear, bumping, or fading. Internally, the text block exhibits the expected age-toning and mild, scattered foxing commensurate with early nineteenth-century paper. The pages have been proudly preserved with their original uncut deckle edges, adding a pleasing antiquarian texture to the sturdy modern binding. The hinges are perfectly secure, and the leaves remain supple and easily navigable. A highly presentable copy.

Catalogue Note: This is the scarce first edition of John Trotter Brockett’s definitive linguistic work on the Northern English dialect. Dedicated to John George Lambton, Esq., M.P. (who would later become the 1st Earl of Durham), the volume features a striking engraved armorial headpiece above the dedication, bearing the Lambton coat of arms and the motto Le Jour Viendra.

Brockett, an attorney and dedicated antiquarian based in Newcastle, initially compiled this glossary from an original manuscript found in Lambton's library, expanding it significantly with considerable additions and regional nuances of his own. The standard first edition printing run was limited to just 600 copies, making it a decidedly uncommon find on the open market, particularly when preserved in such a sound, reading-ready state.

First published during the linguistic awakening of the early nineteenth century, A Glossary of North Country Words, in Use is a fascinating time capsule that preserves the rich, unadulterated dialect of Northern England. Compiled by the passionate antiquarian John Trotter Brockett, this comprehensive glossary delves into the etymology, local customs, and popular superstitions hidden within the regional vocabulary. Essential for historians, philologists, and anyone captivated by the roots of the English language, this text demonstrates the profound connections between the Northern English dialect, early Scottish speech, and the ancient tongues of our Saxon and Danish ancestors.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: John Trotter Brockett

Book Publisher: T. and J. Hodgson, for E. Charnley

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Antiquarian

Genre: Education

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 280

Book Publication Year: 1825

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Book Binding: Hardcover (Cloth)

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Country/region of manufacture: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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