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Bloomers Biros and Wellington Boots: How the Names Became the Words
Bloomers Biros and Wellington Boots How the Names Became the Words
Author: Andrew Sholl
What's in a word? From Achilles to zeppelin, the words and phrases we use every day invoke a whole cast of fascinating historical figures and heroes of ancient myth, but we rarely spare them a moment's thought. — When Captain Boycott made himself so unpopular in Ireland that nobody would do business with him, he could hardly have imagined that hi...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9781854796424
ISBN-10: 1854796429
Pages: 180
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Publisher: O'mara, Michael Books
Book Type: Unknown Binding
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This book is very well researched and informative. The origins of words and phrases are clearly stated and entertainingly presented.


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