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The Etymologicon: A Circular Stroll through the Hidden Connections of the English Language

by Mark Forsyth
The Etymologicon: A Circular Stroll through the Hidden Connections of the English Language
The Etymologicon: A Circular Stroll through the Hidden Connections of the English Language

Witty exploration of English language's secret past.

Fascinated by words and their origins? "The Etymologicon" could be the treasure trove you didn't know you needed. Mark Forsyth delivers a delightful jaunt through linguistic connections with humor that keeps the journey engaging. It's like uncovering a secret map of the English language, unwrapping layers of history and culture with each term's backstory. Perfect for the inquisitive mind that revels in the "aha" moments of discovery.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Etymologicon: A Circular Stroll through the Hidden Connections of the English Language

by Mark Forsyth
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ISBN: 9781848313071
Author: Mark Forsyth
Publisher: Icon Books
Date of Publication: 2011-11-03
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Science
Goodreads rating: 4.23
(rated by 11035 readers)

Description

The Etymologicon springs from Mark Forsyth's Inky Fool blog on the strange connections between words. It's an occasionally ribald, frequently witty and unerringly erudite guided tour of the secret labyrinth that lurks beneath the English language, taking in monks and monkeys, film buffs and buffaloes, and explaining precisely what the Rolling Stones have to do with gardening.
 

Witty exploration of English language's secret past.

Fascinated by words and their origins? "The Etymologicon" could be the treasure trove you didn't know you needed. Mark Forsyth delivers a delightful jaunt through linguistic connections with humor that keeps the journey engaging. It's like uncovering a secret map of the English language, unwrapping layers of history and culture with each term's backstory. Perfect for the inquisitive mind that revels in the "aha" moments of discovery.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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