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Mother Tongue: The English Language
Bryson, Bill
Summary
The author of the acclaimed The Lost Continent now steers us through the quirks and byways of the English language.
The author of the acclaimed The Lost Continent now steers us through the quirks and byways of the English language. We learn why island, freight, and colonel are spelled in such unphonetic ways, why four has a u in it but forty doesn't, plus bizarre and enlightening facts about some of the patriarchs of this peculiar language.
Perfect for fans of Authors, Arborist Merchandising Root, Self Service, Custom Stores, Social & Cultural, History.
Highlights
- Easy to enjoy: 288 pages · Paperback
- By Bryson, Bill
Details
- ISBN: 9780140143058
- Author: Bryson, Bill
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 288
- Language: English
- Publication date: 26 September 1991
- Condition: Used – Like New
About the author
Bryson, Bill
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