Bloomers, Biros and Wellington Boots: How the Names Became the Words

by Andrew Sholl

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Revealing the history behind words from Hoover to Sandwich and Wellington Boots to the Biro, this guide to eponyms is full of surprises. What's in a name? From Achilles to zeppelin, the words we use... This description may be from another edition of this product.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1782435743

ISBN13:9781782435747

Release Date:October 2016

Publisher:Michael O'Mara Books

Length:224 Pages

Weight:0.45 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 5.1" x 7.7"

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