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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
ISBN-13: 9780395402641
ISBN-10: 0395402646
Publication Date: 9/1987
Pages: 308
Rating:
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3.6 stars, based on 5 ratings
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
Book Type: Paperback
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GainesvilleGirl avatar reviewed Word Mysteries and Histories: From Quiche to Humble Pie on + 215 more book reviews
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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.