THE ACCIDENTAL DICTIONARY: The Remarkable Twists and Turns of English Words
There are intriguing tales behind even the most familiar terms, and they can say as much about the present as they do the past. Focusing on 100 surprising threads in the evolution of English, Jones reveals the etymological origins and quirky developments that have led to the meanings we take for granted today.
Format: Hardbound
Pages: 242
Publisher: Pegasus
ISBN: 9781681775692
Item #: 2921014