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The Etymologicon: A Circular Stroll Through The Hidden Connections Of The English Language

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by Mark Forsyth

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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.

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ISBN13: 9781848313071

ISBN10: 1848313071

Language: English

Publisher: Icon Books

Publication Year: 2011

Format: Hardcover

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Witty exploration of surprising English language origins.
Who is this book for?
If you love discovering the quirky and unexpected stories behind words, you'll enjoy this book. Mark Forsyth's engaging storytelling makes linguistics fun and accessible, perfect for anyone curious about language's hidden world. It's a playful journey that will deepen your appreciation of English etymology.

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The Etymologicon: A Circular Stroll Through The Hidden Connections Of The English Language