100 Words Every Word Lover Should Know: A Reference Guide to Etymology, Absorbing Histories, and Literary Quotations (We Do Not Care Club, 6)

Editors Of The American Heritage Di

ISBN 10: 0618551468 / ISBN 13: 9780618551460

Published by Collins Reference, 2005

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It's been through some chapters of life! Expect visible wearâ creases, notes, highlights, maybe even a splash of water here and there. Perfect for readers who love a book with history.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: 100 Words Every Word Lover Should Know: A Reference Guide to Etymology, Absorbing Histories, and Literary Quotations (We Do Not Care Club, 6)
• Publisher: Collins Reference
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0618551468
• ISBN 13: 9780618551460
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: acceptable

About this title

Synopsis

The newest title in the popular 100 Words series, 100 Words Every Word Lover Should Know is the perfect book for people who enjoy reading about words that have absorbing histories, intriguing coinages, surprising but useful meanings, or have been used by famous writers throughout the history of English.

Many of these 100 words are accompanied by notes that explain in detail the path the word has undertaken in its journey to its current meaning, providing useful etymological information about how the usage of a word develops over time. Additionally, 100 Words Every Word Lover Should Know features scores of quotations from classical and contemporary authors, from Henry James and Jane Austen to Sylvia Plath and William Golding, Douglas Coupland and Donna Tartt.

A great gift for anyone who appreciates the beauty, history, and depth of the English language, 100 Words Every Word Lover Should Know will appeal to all who are avid readers and take pride in a vibrant, active vocabulary.

About the Author

The Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries are a team of professional lexicographers with advanced degrees in various scholarly fields. The editors familiarize themselves with the vocabulary in specific subject areas, collect materials on new developments and usage, and work with expert consultants to ensure that the content of our publications is as accurate and as up-to-date as possible.