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Mother Tongue: English & How It Got That Way

by Bill Bryson

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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.

Copyright:

1990

Edition Number:

1st ed.

Series Volume:

9264

Publication Date:

c1990

Binding:

HARDCOVER

Illustrations:

Yes

Pages:

270 p.

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