The Word Museum: The Most Remarkable English Words Ever Forgotten
Jeffrey Kacirk$14.41
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As the largest and most dynamic collection of words ever assembled, the English language continues to expand. But as hundreds of new words are added annually, older ones are sacrificed. Now from the author of Forgotten English comes a collection of fascinating archaic words and phrases, providing an enticing glimpse into the past. With beguiling period illustrations, The Word Museum offers up the marvelous oddities and peculiar enchantments of old and unusual words.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Touchstone Books
Published: 09/07/2000
ISBN: 9780684857619
Pages: 240
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 5.50h x 8.40w x 0.50d
Review Citations: Library Journal 08/01/2000 pg. 90
Beyond the Cover Author Interv 09/01/2000 pg. 5
Library Journal 08/09/2000
As the largest and most dynamic collection of words ever assembled, the English language continues to expand. But as hundreds of new words are added annually, older ones are sacrificed. Now from the author of Forgotten English comes a collection of fascinating archaic words and phrases, providing an enticing glimpse into the past. With beguiling period illustrations, The Word Museum offers up the marvelous oddities and peculiar enchantments of old and unusual words.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Touchstone Books
Published: 09/07/2000
ISBN: 9780684857619
Pages: 240
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 5.50h x 8.40w x 0.50d
Review Citations: Library Journal 08/01/2000 pg. 90
Beyond the Cover Author Interv 09/01/2000 pg. 5
Library Journal 08/09/2000