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Mothballs and Elbow Grease. (National Trust)
National Trust
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Description for Mothballs and Elbow Grease. (National Trust)
Hardcover. A fascinating, attractively illustrated collection of household sayings with their origins and meanings. Num Pages: 128 pages, 100 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 131 x 19. Weight in Grams: 212. Origins and Meanings of Household Sayings. 128 pages, 100 black & white illustrations. A fascinating, attractively illustrated collection of household sayings with their origins and meanings. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 2AB; CBX. Dimension: 159 x 131 x 19. Weight: 212.
A charming, attractively illustrated collection of household sayings with their origins and meanings.
Mothballs and Elbow Grease explores the impact and influence of domestic chores and household items that have become woven into the fabric of everyday life and speech.
From the origins of words like 'charwoman' and 'pantry' to those turns of phrase which have acquired a broader meaning, such as 'handle with kid gloves' and 'it will all come out in the wash', this fascinating book pieces together the intriguing background to many widely-used expressions which have their roots set in the domestic life of bygone days.
Product Details
Publisher
National Trust
Number of pages
128
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781907892165
SKU
V9781907892165
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Ref
99-24
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