Author:James Burnett
Scottish judge, scholar of linguistic evolution, philosopher and deist; known as a founder of modern comparative historical linguistics.
James Burnett, Lord Monboddo
Works edit
- Of the Origin and Progress of Language (1773-1792), in 6 vols.
- Antient Metaphysics: or, the Science of Universals (1779-1799), in 6 vols.
- Preface to An Account of a Savage Girl, Caught Wild in the Woods of Champagne (1913).
Works about Monboddo edit
- "Burnett, James," in Dictionary of National Biography, 1885-1900, London: Smith, Elder, & Co. (1885–1900) in 63 vols.
- "Monboddo, James Burnett, Lord," in A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature, by John William Cousin, London: J. M. Dent & Sons (1910)
- "Monboddo, James Burnett, Lord," in Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed., 1911)
Some or all works by this author were published before January 1, 1929, and are in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago. Translations or editions published later may be copyrighted. Posthumous works may be copyrighted based on how long they have been published in certain countries and areas.
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