The Story of the Alphabet by Edward Clodd

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Author Clodd, Edward, 1840-1930
LoC No. 95200462
Title The Story of the Alphabet
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Summary "The Story of the Alphabet" by Edward Clodd is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the development and evolution of the alphabet, tracing its origins and significance in human communication and culture. Clodd emphasizes the impact of writing on civilization and how it has shaped social interactions and knowledge transmission. At the start of the book, Clodd introduces the concept of the alphabet as a set of symbols that underlies the formation of words in any language. He reflects on how writing serves as a crucial tool for preserving history and facilitating communication across distances and generations. Through a variety of examples, he shows that without written language, much of human knowledge and civilization as we understand it today would not have been possible. Clodd's fascinating insights set the stage for a deeper exploration of the various stages and forms of writing that contributed to the alphabets we use now. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class P: Language and Literatures
Subject Alphabet
Subject Writing -- History
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EBook-No. 46388
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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