Penguin Books, UK, 1991 Paperback. Condition: Good. Moderate reading wear. Very clean interior. . ISBN 014014305x 9780140143058 [NZ]

Penguin Books, UK, 1991 Paperback. Condition: Good. Moderate reading wear. Very clean interior. . ISBN 014014305x 9780140143058 [NZ]

ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: Penguin Books] Softcover Englisch
[Prague, Czech Republic] [Publication Year: 1991]
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ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: Penguin Books] Softcover Englisch
[Prague, Czech Republic] [Publication Year: 1991]
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ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: Penguin Books Ltd] Softcover 288 pages. Cover wornHow did English, 'treated for centuries as the inadequate and second-rate tongue of peasants' become the undisputed global language? How did words like shampoo, sofa and rowdy (and others drawn from over fifty languages) find their way into our dictionary? In this revealing and often hilarious book, Bill Bryson examines the mother tongue and explores the countles s varieties of English and the perils of marketing brands with na mes like Pschitt and Super Piss. With entertaining sections on th e oddities of swearing and spelling, spoonerisms and Scrabble, an d a consideration of what we mean by 'good English', Mother Tongu e is one of the most stimulating books yet written on this endles sly engrossing subject.
[Wellington, New Zealand] [Publication Year: 1991]

Gardners Books. Used - Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included. Gardners Books ISBN 014014305x 9780140143058 [US]

ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: Penguin Books] Softcover More than 300 million people in the world speak English and the rest, it sometimes seems, try to.In this hymn to the mother tongue Bill Bryson examines how a language 'treated for centuries as the inadequate and second-rate tongue of peasants' has now become the undisputed global language (more people learn English in China than live in the USA). He explains how the words shampoo, sofa, slogan, OK and rowdy (and others drawn from over fifty languages) got into our dictionaries and how the major dictionaries were created. He explores the countless varieties of English - from American to Australian, from Creole to Cockney rhyming slang - and the perils of marketing brands with names like Pschitt and Super Piss. With entertaining sections on the oddities of swearing and spelling, spoonerisms and Scrabble, and a consideration of what we mean by 'good English', Mother Tongue is one of the most stimulating books yet written on this endlessly engrossing subject.
[Auckland, AUCKL, New Zealand] [Publication Year: 1991]

Penguin Books, Limited. Used - Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Penguin Books, Limited ISBN 014014305x 9780140143058 [GB]

Softcover . 🔴 Condition - Good🔴Australian buyers can combine up to 5Kg of Books for the same postage charge.🟢 This Book weighs 240 Grams. ISBN 014014305x 9780140143058 [AU]

Penguin Books Ltd, Date: 1991-09-26. Paperback. Very Good. 2.2081 in x 19.5939 in x 12.8934 in. 1991. Penguin Books Ltd ISBN 014014305x 9780140143058 [GB]