The Mistakes We Make : A Practical Manual of Corrections in History, Language, and Fact, for Readers and Writers (Classic Reprint)

Nathan Haskell Dole

ISBN 10: 1333862792 / ISBN 13: 9781333862794

Published by Forgotten Books, 2016

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Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Mistakes We Make : A Practical Manual of Corrections in History, Language, and Fact, for Readers and Writers (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1333862792
• ISBN 13: 9781333862794
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Hervorragend
• Seller catalogs:
  • Bücher

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Synopsis

Explore the realm of knowledge with this book, a captivating compendium of common misconceptions and historical blunders. From the mythical birthstone of Cleopatra's Needle to the truth behind the name of the Red Sea, this book uncovers the origins of some of our most persistent errors. Join the author on a journey through history, literature, and everyday life, where language, tradition, and ignorance have created a labyrinth of misunderstandings. This book not only corrects errors but also delves into the historical and cultural influences that shaped them. It offers a fresh perspective on familiar subjects, revealing the evolution of ideas and the resilience of human imagination.