Description For more than three-quarters of a century, Owen Barfield produced original and thought-provoking works that made him a legendary cult figure.
It is illustrated throughout by current English words whose derivation from other languages, and whose History in use.
This popular book provides a brief, brilliant History of the various peoples who have spoken the Indo-European tongues.
History in English Words is his classic excursion into History through the English language.
Description For more than three-quarters of a century, Owen Barfield produced original and thought-provoking works that made him a legendary cult figure