Although Prichard is primarily known today for his important anthropological work, his reputation as a philologist is unjustly overshadowed. This work was the first to show the Indo-European origin of the Celtic languages, and preceded the work of Adolphe Pictet, which made his reputation on a treatise on the same point.

Hardcover reprint of the original 1831 edition - beautifully bound in brown cloth covers featuring titles stamped in gold, 8vo - 6x9. No adjustments have been made to the original text, giving readers the full antiquarian experience. For quality purposes, all text and images are printed as black and white. This item is printed on demand. Book Information: Prichard, James Cowles. The Eastern Origin of The Celtic Nations Proved By A Comparison of Their Dialects With The Sanskrit, Greek, Latin, And Teutonic Languages: Forming A Supplement To Researches Into The Physical History of Mankind. Indiana: Repressed Publishing LLC, 2012. Original Publishing: Prichard, James Cowles. The Eastern Origin of The Celtic Nations Proved By A Comparison of Their Dialects With The Sanskrit, Greek, Latin, And Teutonic Languages: Forming A Supplement To Researches Into The Physical History of Mankind, . London: Sherwood, Gilbert, And Piper, 1831. Subject: Celtic Languages Grammar, Comparative

Vol. 2 includes "The poet Shelley--his unpublished work, T̀he wandering Jew'" (p. 43-45, [57]-60)