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Jerusalem the Golden, 91 Lo, what a motley, etc., 305 Not answered yet, 6 Primroses by River Brim, 64 Remember boy, etc., 174 Shed no tear, 27 Steam gun, 280 Strongest weapon, etc., 4 Taught by that power, etc., 174, 186 Time was made for slaves, 53 Traveler what lies, etc., 28 Tube, I love thee, etc., 186 We know so little, 280 When we've been there, etc., 56, 188, Who shall decide, etc., 220. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book traces the origins and historical evolution of numerous words, localisms, common phrases, and other aspects of English. The author brings together linguistic details and engaging historical trivia to create an interesting look at the complex and fascinating history of the English language. A large portion of the book is dedicated to revealing the origins of words including their various meanings and changes over time. In addition, the author examines local phrases from different regions, addressing their widespread use and etymologies. The book also includes an in-depth look at slang, nicknames, and pseudonyms, providing new insights on their creation and usage. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780260235176_0
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