Port out, starboard home: the fascinating stories we tell about the words we use
Auteur :
Quinion, Michael
Éditeur :
Penguin Books Ltd
ISBN :
9780141012230
Date de publication :
1 sept. 2005
Dimensions :
18,1 x 11,1 x 3,5 cm
Poids :
350 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Michael Quinion here retells many of the more bizarre tales, and explains their real origins where they're known. This is a fascinating treasure-trove of fiction and fact for anyone interested in language.