My 8X Great Grandfather Richard Brackett – Sudbury England to Braintree Mass, arr 1629 age 17, accompanied by his guardian his older brother Peter
Saint Gregory Church, Sudbury England, where Richard Brackett was baptized
England To New England April 6, 2016
Eight of the Best Books about the English Language
The most accessible books about the English language
The best non-fiction books are often the most accessible, at least if you’re a keen amateur or enthusiast rather than a specialist. From language trivia books to overviews and histories of the English language, there are many informative and engaging books about words and language out there, so where to begin? Here are eight of our favourites, which shine a light on how language evolved, how it’s been theorised and talked about over the centuries, and what surprising connections underlie the various words we use every day.
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painting of Hillary Mantel by Louise Weir for The Guardian newspaperSimon Crosby, Immigrant to America, 1635
an ancestor, Simon Crosby who came to America on the ship Susan & Ellen in 1635. His occupation was listed as husbandman.
He was my 8X Great Grandfather.
