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Mother Tongue: English & How It Got That Way

by Bill Bryson

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Book News Annotation:

A history of the English language written in a non-technical manner for a general audience. Bryson begins with language's Neanderthal origins and goes on the describe the key people and events that have shaped English into its modern form and character.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 247-255) and index.
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ISBN:
9780688078959
Subtitle:
(English & how it got that way )
Author:
Bryson, Bill
Publisher:
W. Morrow
Location:
New York :
Subject:
English language
Subject:
English language -- History.
Edition Number:
1st ed.
Series Volume:
9264
Publication Date:
c1990
Binding:
HARDCOVER
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
270 p.
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