Description
ENTER A GALLERY OF WIT AND WHIMSY
As the largest and most dynamic collection of words ever assembled, the English language continues to expand. But as hundreds of new words are added annually, older ones are sacrificed. Now from the author of Forgotten English comes a collection of fascinating archaic words and phrases, providing an enticing glimpse into the past. With beguiling period illustrations, The Word Museum offers up the marvelous oddities and peculiar enchantments of old and unusual words.
Author: Jeffrey Kacirk
Publisher: Touchstone Books
Published: 09/07/2000
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 5.50h x 8.40w x 0.50d
ISBN13: 9780684857619
ISBN10: 0684857618
BISAC Categories:
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Spelling & Vocabulary
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics | Etymology
As the largest and most dynamic collection of words ever assembled, the English language continues to expand. But as hundreds of new words are added annually, older ones are sacrificed. Now from the author of Forgotten English comes a collection of fascinating archaic words and phrases, providing an enticing glimpse into the past. With beguiling period illustrations, The Word Museum offers up the marvelous oddities and peculiar enchantments of old and unusual words.
Author: Jeffrey Kacirk
Publisher: Touchstone Books
Published: 09/07/2000
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 5.50h x 8.40w x 0.50d
ISBN13: 9780684857619
ISBN10: 0684857618
BISAC Categories:
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Spelling & Vocabulary
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics | Etymology
About the Author
Jeffrey Kacirk is the author of Forgotten English, The Word Museum, and Altered English, as well as a daily calendar based on Forgotten English. He can be found on the web at www.forgottenenglish.com and lives in Marin County, Californi