Downing Edited Arthur (1 results)
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Seller: Rons Bookshop (Canberra, Australia), Canberra, ACT, AustraliaRons Bookshop (Canberra, Australia)
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Soft cover. Condition: Good. 2nd Edition. Digger Dialects is a unique record of one of Australian English's most creative and crowded hours. The words and phrases used by Australian Service personnel in World War 1 were recorded 'live' in 1919 by W. H. Downing, and are presented here with editorial comments and additions by J. M. Arthur & W. S. Ransom. This edition preserves the character and integrity of the original. It is enhanced by almost 100 illustrations, drawn from the field or troopship magazines, providing something of the spirit and flavour of the times. **The book is in nice condition EXCEPT for light foxing at the top.**.…
