Let's Bring Back: The Lost Language Edition: A Collection of Forgotten-Yet-Delightful Words, Phrases, Praises, Insults, Idioms, and Literary Flourishe

by Lesley M.M. Blume

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Too often, when struggling to find just the right turn of phrase, exclamation of joy, or witty barb, it's easy to forget that history is positively brimming with rich words deserving of rejuvenation. Lesley M. M. Blume gathers forgotten words, phrases, names, insults, and idioms, plus fascinating and funny anecdotes, etymologies, and occasions for use. Let's Bring Back: The Lost Language Edition takes readers on a philological journey through words...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:1452105308

ISBN13:9781452105307

Release Date:March 2013

Publisher:Chronicle Books

Length:224 Pages

Weight:0.88 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 5.3" x 8.4"

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