Philological Proofs
of the
Original Unity and Recent Origin
of the
Human Race
Derived From a Comparison of the Languages of Asia, Europe, Africa, and
America
Being an Inquiry How Far the Differences in the Languages of the Globe are
Referrible to Causes Now in Operation.
By
Arthur James Johnes, Esq.
_Eam linguam (primævam) Hebræi suam dicunt, Syri suam, Verius asseritur
primævam linguam nullibi puram extare, sed reliquias ejus esse in omnibus
linguis._ GROTIUS—_Annot. Genes_, XI.
London:
John Russell Smith
4, Old Compton Street, Soho Square
1846
CONTENTS
Dedication.
Introduction. On The Connexion Of The Conclusions Of This Work With
History, Sacred And Profane, And With The Results Of Science.
Plan Of This Investigation. Lord Bacon’s Principles Applicable To
Inquiries Into The Origin And Changes Of Human Languages.
Chapter I. On The Evidence Furnished By A Comparison Of Their Languages Of
The Original Unity Of The Various Nations Of The Continents Of Asia,
Europe, Africa, And America.