The Languages of the World cover
The Languages of the World
by Kenneth Katzner
ISBN: 9780415250047
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mikhailfranco · 2023-10-11 · Original thread
I recommend The Languages of the World, by Kenneth Katzner:

https://www.amazon.com/Languages-World-Kenneth-Katzner/dp/04...

It has samples from ~200 languages (scripts) with English translation, and background information or classification of 400 more.