100 Words Every Word Lover Should Know

100 Words Every Word Lover Should Know - Paperback

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100 Words Every Word Lover Should Know
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100 Words Every Word Lover Should Know - Paperback

100 Words Every Word Lover Should Know - Paperback

by Editors of the American Heritage Di
$12.00
$12.00

Book Overview

The newest title in the popular 100 Words series, 100 Words Every Word Lover Should Know is the perfect book for people who enjoy reading about words that have absorbing histories, intriguing coinages, surprising but useful meanings, or have been used by famous writers throughout the history of English.

Many of these 100 words are accompanied by notes that explain in detail the path the word has undertaken in its journey to its current meaning, providing useful etymological information about how the usage of a word develops over time. Additionally, 100 Words Every Word Lover Should Know features scores of quotations from classical and contemporary authors, from Henry James and Jane Austen to Sylvia Plath and William Golding, Douglas Coupland and Donna Tartt.

A great gift for anyone who appreciates the beauty, history, and depth of the English language, 100 Words Every Word Lover Should Know will appeal to all who are avid readers and take pride in a vibrant, active vocabulary.
ISBN9780618551460
Author Editors of the American Heritage Di
PublisherCollins Reference
GenreEducation
FormatPaperback
PublishedDecember 2011
LanguageENG- English
Pages82
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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