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In this companion to the popular "Word Histories and Mysteries: From Abracadabra to Zeus," the most surprising stories in the history of English vocabulary are told as a series of brief notes written in a lively and entertaining style.
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Did you know that school originally meant free time”? Or that a gymnasium was originally a nude practice area”? Or that nachos are named after Ignacio Nacho” Anaya, who created them? The fascinating stories of these words and over three hundred more are told in More Word Histories and Mysteries: From Aardvark to Zombie.
In this companion to the popular Word Histories and Mysteries: From Abracadabra to Zeus, the most surprising stories in the history of English vocabulary are told as a series of brief notes written in a lively and entertaining style. Conveniently arranged in alphabetical order, the notes explore all corners of the dictionary, from everyday words like flak and sideburns to scientific terms like nitrogen to regionalisms like lagniappe.
The history of many words is traced back to Egypt, India, and other ancient cultures.
A short introduction sketches the history of the English language and American regional dialects. A handy glossary defines special terms for readers who wish to learn more about linguistics and also gives information about the exotic languages that have enriched our vocabulary.
Photographs and drawings enliven the pages and illuminate the understanding of word histories.
In this companion to the popular Word Histories and Mysteries: From Abracadabra to Zeus, the most surprising stories in the history of English vocabulary are told as a series of brief notes written in a lively and entertaining style. Conveniently arranged in alphabetical order, the notes explore all corners of the dictionary, from everyday words like flak and sideburns to scientific terms like nitrogen to regionalisms like lagniappe.
The history of many words is traced back to Egypt, India, and other ancient cultures.
A short introduction sketches the history of the English language and American regional dialects. A handy glossary defines special terms for readers who wish to learn more about linguistics and also gives information about the exotic languages that have enriched our vocabulary.
Photographs and drawings enliven the pages and illuminate the understanding of word histories.
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- Título More Word Histories and Mysteries: From Aardvark to Zombie
- Autor Editors of the American Heritage Di
- Encuadernación Tapa blanda
- Número de edición 1st
- Edición 1
- Páginas 306
- Volúmenes 1
- Idioma ENG
- Editorial Collins Reference, Orlando, Florida, U.S.A.
- Fecha de publicación 2006-10-25
- Ilustrado Sí
- Features Glossary, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780618716814 / 0618716815
- Peso 0.75 libras (0.34 kg)
- Dimensiones 8.28 x 5.54 x 0.6 pulgadas (21.03 x 14.07 x 1.52 cm)
- Época de 11 a 13 años
- Cursos 6 - 8
- Library of Congress subjects English language - Etymology
- Número de catálogo de la Librería del Congreso de EEUU 2006020835
- Dewey Decimal Code 422
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[More Word Histories and Mysteries]continues an enjoyable series of words with colorful histories.
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The book's informative yet informal writing style ... [appeals] to the amateur enthusiast ... accessibility is further enhanced by a useful glossary.
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The Chicago Tribune
The book's informative yet informal writing style ... [appeals] to the amateur enthusiast ... accessibility is further enhanced by a useful glossary.
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- American Reference Bks Annual, 01/01/2007, Page 409
- Library Journal, 11/01/2006, Page 110
- Rec Ref Bks for Small/Med Libr, 01/01/2007, Page 205
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