16th century English phrasebook

[Brian G Turner]

I know there are various older texts writers can mine for period dialogue, but one my kids sent this link over which some people may find useful, as it's an attempt by a traveler in 1586 to document everyday English phrases:

Familiar dialogues

www.gutenberg.org

From: Familiar dialogues : for the instruction of them, that be desirous to learne…

 

[paranoid marvin]

Thanks Brian, you come up with some really interesting finds. Always much appreciated.