Bryson, Bill
A Really Short History of Words: An illustrated edition of the bestselling book about the English language
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- ISBN 13:
- 9780241666173
- author:
- Bryson, Bill
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Puffin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 30.5 x 23.5 x 1.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Children's, Reference, Dictionaries,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The story of the English language is a rich and fascinating one, full of twists and turns. Bill Bryson takes you on a journey through the history of words, exploring why we have so many different words for just one thing, and how the language came to be shaped by invasions and cultural exchange. With a dash of humor and a wealth of illustrations, Bryson reveals the surprising and often surprising origins of the words we use every day.
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