The Silly Syclopedia: Containing Daffynishuns Of The Words Of The Slang Language Spoken By Midshipmen Of The U.S. Naval Academy (1908)

Bilger, Billy

ISBN 10: 1168910633 / ISBN 13: 9781168910639

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Silly Syclopedia: Containing Daffynishuns Of The Words Of The Slang Language Spoken By Midshipmen Of The U.S. Naval Academy (1908)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1168910633
• ISBN 13: 9781168910639
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The Silly Syclopedia is a humorous book that was published in 1908. It contains a collection of definitions for various slang words and phrases that were commonly used by midshipmen at the United States Naval Academy. The author, Billy Bilger, presents these definitions in a lighthearted and comical manner, often incorporating puns and wordplay. The book is a fun and entertaining read that offers a unique glimpse into the language and culture of the Naval Academy during the early 20th century. It is sure to delight readers who enjoy witty wordplay and clever humor.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.