The Real McCoy and 149 other Eponyms
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The Real McCoy and 149 other Eponyms by Claire Cock-Starkey
Encompassing eponyms from medicine, botany, invention, science, fashion, food and literature, this book uncovers the intriguing tales of discovery, mythology, innovation and infamy behind the eponyms we use every day. The perfect addition to any wordsmiths bookshelf.
'An eponym, as you know, is a word named after an individual, and the above paragraph contains fourteen of them, all derived from The Real McCoy and 149 Other Eponyms by the excellent Claire Cock-Starkey, author of A Library Miscellany and The Book Lovers' Miscellany' * TLS *
'From boycotts to Biros, the English language is rich in eponyms - a place or thing named after individuals. But who were the people behind them? In a fascinating new book, Claire Cock-Starkey reveals all …' * Daily Mail *
Recommended in 'The Guardian' Christmas Best Buys under £10
'Pleasing little compendium. From "melba toast" named after the world famous opera singer Dame Nellie Melba for whom the cracker was first developed at the savoy in London, to "Kalashnikov", called after the Soviet peasant who invented the AK47, there is plenty of fun but useless knowledge to discover here. Perfect for fans of QI.' * The Idler *
'From boycotts to Biros, the English language is rich in eponyms - a place or thing named after individuals. But who were the people behind them? In a fascinating new book, Claire Cock-Starkey reveals all …' * Daily Mail *
Recommended in 'The Guardian' Christmas Best Buys under £10
'Pleasing little compendium. From "melba toast" named after the world famous opera singer Dame Nellie Melba for whom the cracker was first developed at the savoy in London, to "Kalashnikov", called after the Soviet peasant who invented the AK47, there is plenty of fun but useless knowledge to discover here. Perfect for fans of QI.' * The Idler *
Claire Cock-Starkey is the author of The Book Lovers’ Miscellany (2017) and A Library Miscellany (2018).
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| ISBN 13 | 9781851244980 |
| ISBN 10 | 1851244980 |
| Title | The Real McCoy and 149 other Eponyms |
| Author | Claire Cock-Starkey |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Bodleian Library |
| Year published | 2018-10-12 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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