Specimen of an Etimological Vocabulary, Or, Essay, by Means of the Analitic Method, to Retrieve the Antient Celtic

Originally published in 1753, this book is a groundbreaking work of historical linguistics that seeks to reconstruct the ancient Celtic language using the analytical method. The author, John Cleland, provides a detailed analysis of the grammar, vocabulary, and syntax of Celtic, drawing on a wide range of sources from ancient inscriptions to modern dialects. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of linguistics or the study of Celtic languages.