The book ""History Of The English Language And Literature: To Which Is Added A History Of American Contributions To The English Language And Literature"" by Robert Chambers provides a comprehensive overview of the development of the English language and literature. The book is divided into two parts - the first part focuses on the history of the English language, tracing its origins from Old English to Modern English. It covers the major linguistic changes that occurred during this period, including the influence of other languages such as Latin, French, and German.The second part of the book focuses on the history of English literature, starting from the Anglo-Saxon period and continuing through the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Enlightenment periods, up to the modern era. The book covers the major literary works and authors of each period, including Shakespeare, Milton, Wordsworth, and many others.In addition to the history of English language and literature, the book also includes a section on American contributions to the English language and literature. This section covers the major American authors and literary movements, including the Transcendentalists, the Beat Generation, and contemporary literature.Overall, ""History Of The English Language And Literature: To Which Is Added A History Of American Contributions To The English Language And Literature"" is a comprehensive and informative book that provides a detailed overview of the development of English language and literature, as well as its impact on American culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.