The lost language of New Founde Lande and the First English of the Americas
The rich heritage of Newfoundland’s most interesting
incarnation of the English language originates from England’s West Country, is
further enriched by the Irish, and finally receives deserved attention in this
long-researched book. Author Russell Bragg reveals the traditional dialects of
Newfoundland English by providing a dictionary of nearly two thousand annotated
samples in standardized spelling derived from ancestral origins, and including etymologies,
a pronunciation guide, and cross-referencing notes. Also included is a detailed
exposition of Newfoundland English’s historical background with supporting
graphics, brief morphological analyses, and a first –time orthography.
