Foyle's Philavery: A Treasury of Unusual Words - Hardcover

Foyle, Christopher

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9780550103291: Foyle's Philavery: A Treasury of Unusual Words
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0550103295 ISBN 13: 9780550103291
Publisher: Chambers Harrap Pub Ltd, 2008

Synopsis

The word 'philavery' was specially invented to describe this book - a collection of words chosen simply on the grounds of their aesthetic appeal. Some of these words appeal because of their aptness, some for their obscurity, some for their euphony, and some for their quirkiness. As a collection they will be a delight to all word lovers.

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About the Author

Christopher Foyle is chairman of the world-famous Foyles bookshop in London's Charing Cross Road.

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Publisher
Chambers Harrap Pub Ltd
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0550103295
ISBN 13 
9780550103291
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
233
Rating
  • 4.27 out of 5 stars
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