Atlas of Unusual Languages: An Exploration of Language, People and Geography

This book explores a selection of lesser-known languages, including Burushaski, Venetian, Basque, Ainu, Gutnish, and Cornish, and discusses how geography shapes communication and societies. It is the ideal gift for anyone interested in language, geography, and people.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 240 pages
\n Publication date: 14 October 2021
\n Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
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The perfect present for anybody intrigued by language, geography, and society! We communicate through both spoken and written words, and language has undergone significant evolution over the centuries. While many languages have managed to survive, they are only found in isolated regions across the world. This book delves into a selection of these unique languages.

Did you know that there is a belief among some people that the speakers of Burushaski, a language spoken in a remote valley beneath the Himalayas, are actually the descendants of Alexander the Great's soldiers? Additionally, even though Venetian is not an official language in Venice, it is still spoken in various parts of Latin America.

From 'language isolates' like Basque, spoken in Spain and France, to 'language islands' like a Welsh-speaking colony in Argentina, this book explores how geography influences communication and societies. Discover the fascinating stories behind languages such as Gutnish, a dialect of the extinct Eastern Germanic Gothic, found on several islands of the Baltic Sea. Learn about the widespread popularity of Cornish and many other lesser-known languages.

This captivating exploration of lesser-known languages will leave you thirsting for more knowledge about the diverse linguistic world.

\n Weight: 572g\n
Dimension: 247 x 303 x 32 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780008469597\n \n