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Word Mysteries and Histories: From Quiche to Humble Pie
Word Mysteries and Histories From Quiche to Humble Pie
Author: American Heritage Dictionary Editors, Barry Moser
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. Delightful reading for all lovers of the language, animated by Barry Moser's haunting wood eng...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780395402641
ISBN-10: 0395402646
Publication Date: 9/1987
Pages: 308
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Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
Book Type: Paperback
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Artist Barry Moser has created dozens of wood engravings that animate this lively volume. This is MUST reading for lovers of words and language. You will discover fascinating facts about the backgrounds of more tham 500 words in the English language. Great for lovers of trivia, too.
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