Dictionary of Word Origins (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

Fiction & Literature, Anthologies
Cover of the book Dictionary of Word Origins (Barnes & Noble Digital Library) by Joseph Shipley, Barnes & Noble
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Joseph Shipley ISBN: 9781411446199
Publisher: Barnes & Noble Publication: March 6, 2012
Imprint: Barnes & Noble Language: English
Author: Joseph Shipley
ISBN: 9781411446199
Publisher: Barnes & Noble
Publication: March 6, 2012
Imprint: Barnes & Noble
Language: English

In this book’s preface, Joseph Shipley explains, “To know the origin of words is to know how men think.” This lively, fascinating, and entertaining book is the result of his efforts—Shipley traces the derivations of hundreds of common English words, from the adventurous tales of their beginnings to their then-current meanings.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

In this book’s preface, Joseph Shipley explains, “To know the origin of words is to know how men think.” This lively, fascinating, and entertaining book is the result of his efforts—Shipley traces the derivations of hundreds of common English words, from the adventurous tales of their beginnings to their then-current meanings.

More books from Barnes & Noble

Cover of the book Heralds of American Literature (Barnes & Noble Digital Library) by Joseph Shipley
Cover of the book The Life of Thomas Wentworth, Volume 2 (Barnes & Noble Digital Library) by Joseph Shipley
Cover of the book Erewhon (Barnes & Noble Digital Library) by Joseph Shipley
Cover of the book G. F. Watts (Barnes & Noble Digital Library) by Joseph Shipley
Cover of the book Folks From Dixie (Barnes & Noble Digital Library) by Joseph Shipley
Cover of the book A Course in Journalistic Writing (Barnes & Noble Digital Library) by Joseph Shipley
Cover of the book The Professor (Barnes & Noble Library of Essential Reading) by Joseph Shipley
Cover of the book Susy-a Story of the Plains (Barnes & Noble Digital Library) by Joseph Shipley
Cover of the book The Trembling of a Leaf (Barnes & Noble Digital Library) by Joseph Shipley
Cover of the book A Century of Empire, 1801-1900, Volume 2 (Barnes & Noble Digital Library) by Joseph Shipley
Cover of the book The Story of Utopias (Barnes & Noble Digital Library) by Joseph Shipley
Cover of the book The Dark Night of the Soul (Barnes & Noble Library of Essential Reading) by Joseph Shipley
Cover of the book The Courtships of Queen Elizabeth (Barnes & Noble Digital Library) by Joseph Shipley
Cover of the book Benita (Barnes & Noble Digital Library) by Joseph Shipley
Cover of the book Stage-Land (Barnes & Noble Digital Library) by Joseph Shipley
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy