ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: Penguin Books, Limited] Softcover Ships from the UK. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
[Dunfermline, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1991]

ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: PENGUIN] Softcover
[DH, SE, Spain] [Publication Year: 1991]

ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: London: Penguin] Softcover Very good paperback copy; edges somewhat dust-dulled and nicked. Wrappers dust-toned. Minor browning to the pages. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Physical description: 269 p.; 20 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 249-[255]) and index. Subjects: English language. English language History. Linguistics. English language History 20th century. English language Etymology. Maternal language. English language Social aspects. English language Usage. Genre: Language. Linguistics. 1 Kg.
[New York, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1991]
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ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: London: Penguin] Softcover Very good paperback copy; edges somewhat dust-dulled and nicked. Wrappers dust-toned. Minor browning to the pages. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Physical description: 269 p.; 20 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 249-[255]) and index. Subjects: English language. English language History. Linguistics. English language History 20th century. English language Etymology. Maternal language. English language Social aspects. English language Usage. Genre: Language. Linguistics. 1 Kg.
[Galway, Ireland] [Publication Year: 1991]
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ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: Penguin] Softcover Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages.
[Gloucester, GLOS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1999]

ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: Penguin] Softcover Penguin softcover. Used but in good condition. Shipped within two working days from the U/K. Images available on request.
[suffolk, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1991]

ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: Penguin] Softcover Book is in Good condition. Slight discolouration to the pages.
[Doncaster, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1991]

ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: Penguin] Softcover Clean pages. Book cover has some wear and small creases. Secondhand. Good book. Cover is different to Amazoin home page, with a creamy background and a cartoon of Britannia.
[Hay-on-Wye, HEREF, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1991]

ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: Penguin Books Ltd] Softcover Nos envois se font avec suivi, pour tout problème n'hésitez pas à nous contacter pour trouver une solution.
[Saint Maur des Fossés, France] [Publication Year: 1991]
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ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: Gardners Books] Softcover Wraps have only light wear, spine is unbent. Pages are clean with no markings in text. Size: 8vo - 7¾" - 9¾" Tall
[Tolar, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1991]

ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: Penguin Books Ltd] Softcover
[Houston, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1991]

ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: Penguin Books Ltd, London England] Softcover ## Mother Tongue: The English Language by Bill Bryson 1991 ## ## THIS BOOK: classified as NEAR FINE: This is the 1991 edition. They were first published in 1990 In America by William Morrow. Published in Great Britain in 1990 by Hamish Hamilton and in penguin books in 1919 as a Worlds Classic. The cover is glossy and laminated, with no foxing, just some minor bumping. The page edges are lightly discoloured. Nice clean book and brilliantly written. ## ## 'A delightful, amusing and provoking survey, a joyful celebration of our wonderful language, packed with curiosities and enlightenment on every page. ## ## '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 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 ...
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ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: Penguin] Softcover Good condition with typical reading wear. Sloping spine. Creasing to the cover. Discolouration present. Fingermarks present.
[Doncaster, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1991]

ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: Gardners Books] Softcover book is in decent condition, although not pristine. there may be some minor signs of shelf wear or usage. Sold by a UK seller
[London, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1991]

ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: Gardners Books] Softcover Prompt shipment, with tracking. we ship in CLEAN SECURE BOXES NEW BOXES First thus. Pages tan else very good. *
[Binghamton, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1991]

ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: Gardners Books] Softcover 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.
[Frederick, MD, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1991]

ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: Gardners Books] Softcover Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.5
[Dallas, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1991]

ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: Gardners Books] Softcover SHIPS FROM USA. Used books have different signs of use and do not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. All images are Stock Photos, not of the actual item.
[Portland, ME, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1991]

ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: Gardners Books] Softcover Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
[Dallas, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1991]

ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: Gardners Books] Softcover Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
[Dallas, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1991]

ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: Gardners Books] Softcover Buy with confidence! Book is in good condition with minor wear to the pages, binding, and minor marks within
[Amherst, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1991]

ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: Penguin Books] Softcover As new. Weight: 1.0 Language: English
[Holywell, FLINT, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1991]
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ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: Penguin] Softcover This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,300grams, ISBN:9780140143058
[Lincoln, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1990]

ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: Penguin] Softcover This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,300grams, ISBN:9780140143058
[Lincoln, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1990]

ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: Penguin] Softcover This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,300grams, ISBN:9780140143058
[Lincoln, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1990]