The Mother Tongue [electronic resource] : English and How it Got that Way
Bill Bryson2015
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With dazzling wit and astonishing insight, Bill Bryson-the acclaimed author of
The Lost Continent-brilliantly explores the remarkable history, eccentricities,
resilience and sheer fun of the English language. From the first descent of the
larynx into the throat (why you can talk but your dog can't), to the fine lost
art of swearing, Bryson tells the fascinating, often uproarious story of an
inadequate, second-rate tongue of peasants that developed into one of the
world's largest growth industries.
Main title:
Author:
Bill Bryson, Author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : William Morrow Paperbacks, 2015
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file) (320 pages)
Audience:
General/trade
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9780062417442
Language:
English
BRN:
438958
Electronic access:
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Online resource (Member logon) | indyreads - eBook |