Verbivore's Feast: Second Course
| Author | : Chrysti Mueller Smith |
| Publisher | : Farcountry Press |
| Total Pages | : 385 |
| Release | : 2015-09-12 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781560375302 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1560375302 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (302 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Verbivore's Feast: Second Course by : Chrysti Mueller Smith
Download or read book Verbivore's Feast: Second Course written by Chrysti Mueller Smith and published by Farcountry Press. This book was released on 2015-09-12 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this companion edition to her popular Verbivore's Feast, Chrysti the Wordsmith, host of the much-loved radio show of the same name, once again examines the evolution and history of the English language, using the odd expressions and cliches that pepper it. Exploring words such as lollygag and quack, and phrases ranging from break a leg to shake a stick and from Adam's apple to trip the light fantastic, Chrysti the Wordsmith uncovers the fascinating stories about their origins.
Top