Forgotten English

Auteurs

• Jeffrey Kacirk

Paramètres

• Pages: 256 pages
• Temps de lecture: 9 heures

• Fiction
• Fiction historique
• Histoire
• Manuels et guides
• Nonfiction

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Exploring the charm of archaic language, this collection features hundreds of forgotten words, their meanings, and whimsical illustrations. Readers will discover unique terms like "ale connor," who judged beer quality, and "beemaster," who communicated with bees about household events. Each entry includes literary examples from renowned authors such as Shakespeare and Dickens, making it both an entertaining and educational journey through the evolution of language. Ideal for word enthusiasts, it offers a delightful glimpse into the past.

Achat du livre

• Année de publication: 1999
• Reliure: (souple)