ABSTRACT
The Manners of Mankind must ever form an interesting enquiry. In every age and climate they display a wonderful diversity of character; and exhibit a picture so variously coloured that we are convinced by experience alone, that the great original of the whole is Man. In all investigations of this important subject, Language claims a superior degree of attention: in so many points it will be found a most unerring guide; and, when viewed on philosophic ground, may be considered as the great barometer of the barbarity or civilization of a people.
