Dialect And Place Names Of Shetland: Two Popular Lectures (1897)

The Dialect And Place Names Of Shetland: Two Popular Lectures (1897) is a book written by Jakob Jakobsen that explores the language and place names of the Shetland Islands. The book contains two lectures that were originally presented to the Shetland Literary and Antiquarian Society in 1897. The first lecture focuses on the dialect of Shetland, including its origins, grammar, and vocabulary. Jakobsen discusses the unique features of the dialect, such as the use of the ""wh"" sound instead of ""w"" and the use of the word ""peerie"" to mean small. He also provides examples of Shetland dialect poetry and songs.The second lecture is devoted to the place names of Shetland. Jakobsen explains the meaning and origins of many of the island's place names, which often reflect the geography and history of the area. He also discusses the Norse influence on Shetland's place names and provides examples of how these names have evolved over time.Overall, The Dialect And Place Names Of Shetland: Two Popular Lectures (1897) provides a fascinating insight into the language and culture of the Shetland Islands. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and heritage of this unique part of the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.