International Language, Past, Present & Future / With Specimens of Esperanto and Grammar

The work argues for an international auxiliary language by weighing principle and practice, emphasizing economic, practical, aesthetic, and educational considerations and addressing common objections. It surveys the history and variety of proposed universal-language schemes, examines the rise and difficulties of earlier projects, and assesses the emergence and present condition of Esperanto. It analyzes Esperanto's structure and pedagogy, presents comparative demonstrations of learning economy and potential uses as a code for untrained correspondents. The volume concludes with practical materials and exercises, including pronunciation guidance, specimens, grammar, affixes, correlative tables, vocabulary, and appendices with sample problems and orthographic notes.