ABSTRACT

First published in 1904, this book contains the conclusions of a series of lectures exploring the moral and historical value of single words. The author argues that, just as wisdom and knowledge are discoverable in books, so too are these treasures to be found in individual words themselves.

chapter 1|29 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|19 pages

On the Poetry in Words

chapter 3|45 pages

On the Morality in Words

chapter 4|40 pages

On the History in Words

chapter 5|45 pages

On the Rise of New Words

chapter 6|33 pages

On the Distinction of Words

chapter 7|41 pages

The Schoolmaster’s Use of Word