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Etymologicon : A Circular Stroll Through the Hidden Connections of the English Language by Mark. Forsyth (2012, Trade Paperback)
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The Etymologicon by Mark Forsyth. Title The Etymologicon. This perfect gift for readers, writers, and literature majors alike unearths the quirks of the English language. For example, do you know why a mortgage is literally a "death pledge"?.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-100425260798
ISBN-139780425260791
eBay Product ID (ePID)113108685
Product Key Features
Number of Pages304 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameEtymologicon : a Circular Stroll Through the Hidden Connections of the English Language
SubjectTrivia, Literacy, Linguistics / Etymology
Publication Year2012
TypeTextbook
AuthorMark. Forsyth
Subject AreaReference, Language Arts & Disciplines
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight8.4 Oz
Item Length7.7 in
Item Width5.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"The stocking filler of the season...how else to describe a book that explains the connection between Dom Perignon and Mein Kampf ."-- The Observer "Crikey...this is addictive!"-- The Times "Mark Forsyth is clearly a man who knows his onions."-- Daily Telegraph
Grade FromTwelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal422
SynopsisThis perfect gift for readers, writers, and literature majors alike unearths the quirks of the English language. For example, do you know why a mortgage is literally a "death pledge"? Why guns have girls' names? Why "salt" is related to "soldier"? Discover the answers to all of these etymological questions and more in this fascinating book for fans of of Eats, Shoots & Leaves. The Etymologicon is a completely unauthorized guide to the strange underpinnings of the English language. It explains how you get from "gruntled" to "disgruntled"; why you are absolutely right to believe that your meager salary barely covers "money for salt"; how the biggest chain of coffee shops in the world connects to whaling in Nantucket; and what, precisely, the Rolling Stones have to do with gardening. This witty book will awake the linguist in you and illuminate the hidden meanings behind common words and phrases, tracing their evolution through all of their surprising paths throughout history.
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- 02 Feb, 2017
A really fun read!
Wonderfully written and delightfully witty. The author takes us on a round about roller coaster ride with words and their origins. I highly recommend this fun and addictive book!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 14 Apr, 2024
Great book, for a steal! A+
Great book, for a steal! A+Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 16 Jan, 2024
Buy this Book
To be taken a few pages at a time. Dizzying connections!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 30 Dec, 2016
Hard back?
Looking for hardcover version I like this add o much!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
