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The Facts on File Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins (Writers Reference)
Robert Hendrickson
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Description for The Facts on File Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins (Writers Reference)
Hardcover. Contains definitions and origins of more than 15,000 words and expressions. This encyclopedia features anecdotes and information on the development of a wide range of words, including slang, proverbs, animal and plant names, place names, nicknames, historical expressions, foreign language expressions, and phrases from literature. Num Pages: 948 pages. BIC Classification: CFF; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 221 x 51. Weight in Grams: 2359.
This is an updated encyclopedia that explores the origins of thousands of words and phrases.The most comprehensive single-volume reference of its kind, ""The Facts On File Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins, Fourth Edition"" has been completely updated and expanded and now contains definitions and origins of more than 15,000 words and expressions. This encyclopedia features anecdotes and information on the development of a wide range of words, including slang, proverbs, animal and plant names, place names, nicknames, historical expressions, foreign language expressions, and phrases from literature. The emphasis throughout is on words and expressions whose origins are not adequately ... Read more
This is an updated encyclopedia that explores the origins of thousands of words and phrases.The most comprehensive single-volume reference of its kind, ""The Facts On File Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins, Fourth Edition"" has been completely updated and expanded and now contains definitions and origins of more than 15,000 words and expressions. This encyclopedia features anecdotes and information on the development of a wide range of words, including slang, proverbs, animal and plant names, place names, nicknames, historical expressions, foreign language expressions, and phrases from literature. The emphasis throughout is on words and expressions whose origins are not adequately ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Facts on File
Condition
New
Number of Pages
948
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780816069668
SKU
V9780816069668
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-10
About Robert Hendrickson
Robert Hendrickson is the author of more than 25 books, including The Facts On File Dictionary of American Regionalisms for Facts On File. He lives in Peconic, New York.
Reviews for The Facts on File Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins (Writers Reference)
A feast for phrase detectives...that will enliven debates and illuminate issues. - William Safire ""...diverse...highly readable...Highly recommended."" - Choice