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The Story Behind the Word
The Story Behind the Word
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The Professional Writing Series — THE STORY BEHIND THE WORD answers your questions about the history and mystery of the English language! — In the original story, what was Cinderella's slipper made of? — Why are prostitutes called hookers? — Who was the Peach Melba named after? &nb... more »
Author:
The Professional Writing Series — THE STORY BEHIND THE WORD answers your questions about the history and mystery of the English language! — In the original story, what was Cinderella's slipper made of? — Why are prostitutes called hookers? — Who was the Peach Melba named after? &nb... more »
ISBN-13: 9780894950476
ISBN-10: 0894950479
Publication Date: 5/1989
Pages: 294
Rating: ?
ISBN-10: 0894950479
Publication Date: 5/1989
Pages: 294
Rating: ?
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Genres:
- Literature & Fiction >> General
- Reference >> Dictionaries & Thesauruses >> English (All)
- Reference >> Words, Language & Grammar >> Etymology
- Reference >> Words, Language & Grammar >> General
- Reference >> Words, Language & Grammar >> Linguistics
- Reference >> General
