The Story of English in 100 Words
In this entertaining history world's most ubiquitous language, linguistics expert David Crystal draws on one hundred words that best illustrate the huge variety of sources, influences and events that have helped to shape our vernacular since the word "roe" was written down on the bone...
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Main Author: | Crystal, David (Author) |
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Format: | Manuscript Book |
Language: | English |
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New York
Picador
2013
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