Around the World in 80 Words: A Journey Through the English Language Paul Anthony Jones Elliott & Thompson Limited 1201

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From Monte Carlo to Shanghai, Bikini to Samarra, Around the World in 80 Words is a whimsical voyage through the far-flung reaches of the English language.; What makes a place so memorable that it survives for ever in a word? In this captivating round-the-world jaunt, Paul Anthony Jones reveals the intriguing stories of how 80 different places came to be immortalised in our language.; Beginning in London and heading through Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and the Americas, you\'ll discover why the origins of turkeys, Brazil nuts, limericks and Panama hats aren\'t quite as straightforward as you might presume. You\'ll also find out what the Philippines have given to your office in-tray; what an island with more bears than people has given to your liquor cabinet; and how a tiny hamlet in Nottinghamshire became Gotham City.; Surprising and consistently entertaining, this is essential reading for armchair travellers and word nerds. Our dictionaries are full of hidden histories, tales and adventures from all over the world - if you know where to look. Σελίδες: 288, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1201, Διαστάσεις: 13.8x13.8cm

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