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Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue: The Untold History of English
Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue The Untold History of English
Author: John McWhorter
A survey of the quirks and quandaries of the English language, focusing on our strange and wonderful grammar — Why do we say “I am reading a catalog” instead of “I read a catalog”? Why do we say “do” at all? Is the way we speak a reflection of our cultural values? Delving into these provocative topics and more,...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9781592404940
ISBN-10: 1592404944
Publication Date: 11/3/2009
Pages: 256
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Publisher: Gotham
Book Type: Paperback
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