How the Hebrew Language Grew Edward Horowitz Signed HC 1961 Second Printing

Good pre-owned condition. Inscribed and signed by Edward Horowitz. Pages are clean with no markings. Some looseness of front cover on spine, but intact. Some wear on cover, corners and edges. Significant wear on dust jacket, including some tears to the edges, corners and spine area. Please see all photos.

Time was, many thousands of years ago, when Hebrew, in its most ancient form, did not have two or three hundred words. But since that long, long ago time, Hebrew has grown mightily, to become one of the great modern languages of the world. The story of its growth from a mere handful of words to its present rich estate is colorful and dramatic. It has never been told before. In this book, the story of the growth of the Hebrew language is written with clarity. charm and distinction.