Originally published in 1879, this classic work on English grammar takes an innovative and historical approach to the subject. Drawing upon the latest research on Indo-European languages and cultural history, John Lees illuminates the complex origins and evolution of English grammar, shedding new light on the linguistic foundations of the English language. 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.