Renowned British linguist David Crystal traces the history of the English language as he investigates the roots of 100 words. (April)

St. Martin’s Press
288 pp.
This early harvest of spring 2012 titles looks promising.
Renowned British linguist David Crystal traces the history of the English language as he investigates the roots of 100 words. (April)
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