Cassell Dictionary Of Anecdotes Nigel Rees

Name: Cassell Dictionary Of Anecdotes By Nigel Rees
SKU: 9780304351954
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Cassell Dictionary Of Anecdotes by Nigel Rees

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Summary

The topic-by-topic arrangement makes this ideal for speech-makers. There are over 1000 stories, under 400 keyword headings embracing themes as diverse as absentmindedness, heckling, resignations and windbags, which feature a host of famous names from all walks of life and all periods of history.

Cassell Dictionary Of Anecdotes Summary

Cassell Dictionary Of Anecdotes by Nigel Rees

A collection of over 1000 stories under 400 keyword headings that embrace themes as diverse as absent-mindedness, heckling, resignations and windbags. The anecdotes feature a host of famous names from all walks of life and from all periods of history - monarchs and mistresses, peers and presidents, composers and comedians - each of them presented in a light that is not always flattering but in some way revelatory.

About Nigel Rees

Nigel Rees is the author of over 50 books and a writer and broadcaster whose interest in words and phrases is well known from his programme Quote...Unquote on the BBC Radio and his appearances in dictionary corner' on Channel 4's Countdown. He lives in West London.

Additional information

Sku

GOR001860857

ISBN 13

9780304351954

ISBN 10

0304351954

Title

Cassell Dictionary Of Anecdotes by Nigel Rees

Author

Nigel Rees

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Orion Publishing Co

Year published

1999-11-23

Number of pages

384

Prizes

N/A

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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us