More Word Histories and Mysteries : From Aardvark to Zombie Paperback - 2006 - 1st Edition
by Editors of the American Heritage Di
- Used
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.
Description
Details
- Title More Word Histories and Mysteries : From Aardvark to Zombie
- Binding Paperback
- Edition number 1st
- Edition 1
- Condition Used - Good
- Pages 306
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers, Orlando, Florida, U.S.A.
- Date 2006-10-25
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Glossary, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
- Bookseller's Inventory # 697469-6
- ISBN 9780618716814 / 0618716815
- Weight 0.75 lbs (0.34 kg)
- Dimensions 8.28 x 5.54 x 0.6 in (21.03 x 14.07 x 1.52 cm)
- Ages 11 to 13 years
- Grade levels 6 - 8
- Library of Congress subjects English language - Etymology
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2006020835
- Dewey Decimal Code 422
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Summary
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.
Media reviews
Citations
- 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
