Words: A Potpourri of Fascinating Origins

Campbell, Grant

ISBN 10: 0884963551 ISBN 13: 9780884963554

Published by Capra Press, U. S. A., 1992

Language: English

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Words: A Potpourri of Fascinating Origins

Publisher

Capra Press, U. S. A.

Publication Date

1992

Language

English

ISBN 10

0884963551

ISBN 13

9780884963554

Binding

Trade Paperback

Illustrator

Gordan, Duane

Condition

Very Good

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Instead of defining the roots of a word in the conventional sense, Campbell charts the word's evolution through anecdotes. This entertaining little volume is organized into 49 topical chapters and contains some 500 anecdotes describing the colorful history of some 700 words. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

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