Buy this book on-line Funk, Litt.D., Wilfred : Word Origins and Their Romantic StoriesBell Publishing Company Inc., New York, 1978 ISBN 0517265745
FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (thus). A unique study of the origins of many commonly used words and phrases in the English language, describing how and when they came into usage, their original meanings and intent along with their use today, the material grouped into chapters along with the author's expert and often rather amusing essays discussing the material's evolution and the development of English throughout the ever-changing societal culture of different periods. Hardcover with dust jacket, indexed, 432pp, d.j. shows a one-inch chip to bottom of spine. Jacket is neatly encased in an acid-free archival plastic protector. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Very Good+. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Very Good- Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Funk, Litt.D., Wilfred : Word Origins and Their Romantic Stories. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including fine bindings, first editions, livres anciens, livres d'occasion and rare books. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |