Dictionary of Americanisms by Richard Lederer
Presenting a compendium of American slang, this dictionary offers a glimpse into the politics, culture, and language of pre-Civil War America. From New England regionalisms, New York Dutch words, and Native American borrowings to colorful Western expressions, it is for word buffs and American history fans alike.
"All this attention is certainly well deserved..recommended for libraries that do not own the more comprehensive sources or want to supplement them". (Library Journal, May 15, 2003)
A native of Providence, Rhode Island, JOHN RUSSELL BARTLETT (1805 - 1886) was a bookseller, politician, ethnographer, draftsman, and linguist. He helped found the American Ethnological Society and was part of a government team that surveyed America's new Southwestern borders after the Mexican War. Between 1848 and 1877, he published four editions of the Dictionary of Americanisms. RICHARD LEDERER (Foreword) is the author of more than 3,000 books and articles about language and humor, including his bestselling Anguished English series. Dr. Lederer's syndicated column, "Looking at Language," appears in news--papers and magazines throughout the United States. He hosts a weekly show, A Way With Words, on San Diego Public Radio. He has been elected International Punster of the Year; has been profiled in magazines as diverse as the New Yorker, People, and the National Enquirer; and is the language columnist for the Toastmaster, Pages, and the old Farmer's Almanac.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780471228776 |
| ISBN 10 | 047122877X |
| Title | Dictionary of Americanisms |
| Author | Richard Lederer |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| Year published | 2003-01-03 |
| Number of pages | 412 |
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