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First published in 1917, Old-Saxon Texts is a groundbreaking work of scholarship that helped shape our understanding of the Germanic languages. The book includes transcriptions and translations of several Old Saxon texts, along with detailed notes and commentary by Johan Hendrik Gallée, a leading philologist of his time. While primarily aimed at scholars and students of linguistics, Old-Saxon Texts also has broader cultural significance, offering insight into the literature and language of early medieval Europe.

Focusing on the phonetics and inflectional forms of Old Saxon, this scholarly work offers an in-depth analysis of a now-extinct Germanic language once spoken in parts of Germany, the Netherlands, and Denmark during the Middle Ages. It delves into the grammar and syntax, making it a crucial resource for linguists and historians interested in the evolution of the German language. This facsimile reprint preserves the original content, emphasizing its cultural significance in the study of linguistic history.