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Mother Tongue: The Story of 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 Pocket Diaries, Calendars, Diaries & Annuals, Essays, Journals & Letters, Words, Language & Grammar Books.
Highlights
- Easy to enjoy: 269 pages · Unknown_binding
- By Bryson, Bill
Details
- ISBN: 9780141040080
- Author: Bryson, Bill
- Format: Unknown_binding
- Pages: 269
- Language: English
- Publication date: 1 October 2009
- Condition: Used – Like New
- Rating: 4.00 (1 reviews)
About the authors
Bryson, Bill and Bill Bryson · Publisher: Penguin Books Limited
Reviews
Average rating: 4.00/5 · 1 review
The author of the acclaimed The Lost Continent now steers us through the quirks and byways of the English language.
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