Word Mysteries and Histories

By:

American Heritage Publishing Company

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Houghton MifflinDescription: 308 pagesISBN:

9780395402658

Subject(s):

Language

DDC classification:

422.03

LOC classification:

PE1580

Summary: Delightful reading for all lovers of the language, animated by Barry Moser's haunting wood engravings. This superb collection of 500 English word origins is the perfect book for browsers, students and word aficionados. 34 woodcut illustrations.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	Lake Chapala Society	422 CLAIB (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		59915

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Delightful reading for all lovers of the language, animated by Barry Moser's haunting wood engravings. This superb collection of 500 English word origins is the perfect book for browsers, students and word aficionados. 34 woodcut illustrations.

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