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Walking English by David Crystal

In this discursive jaunt through the groves and thickets of the English language, David Crystal creates a mesmerizing and entertaining narrative account of his encounters with the language and its speakers. Woven from personal reflections, historical allusions, and observations of travelers, this fascinating journey through the language we use every day will have readers thinking twice about each word they speak. Starting in Wales and moving from England to San Francisco by way of, yes, Poland, Crystal encounters numerous linguistic side roads that he cannot resist exploring, from pubs to trains to Tolkien. Walking English captures the seductive, quirky, teasing, tantalizing nature of the language itself--a Bill Bryson-esque exploration of language by our foremost expert on the subject.

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ISBN 13 9781590202630
ISBN 10 1590202635
Title Walking English
Author David Crystal
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Harry N. Abrams
Year published 2009-09-29
Number of pages 314
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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