The American Language
1921 title page | |
| Author | H. L. Mencken |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Linguistics |
| Publisher | Alfred A. Knopf |
Publication date | 1919 |
| Publication place | United States |
The American Language; An Inquiry into the Development of English in the United States, first published in 1919, is a book written by H. L. Mencken about the English language as spoken in the United States.