A journey through the English language Jones, Paul Anthony 1983 creator author. text bibliography enk 2018 2018 monographic eng

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xiv, 271 pages : 22 cm What makes a place so memorable that it survives for ever in a word? In this captivating round-the-world jaunt, Paul Anthony Jones reveals the intriguing stories of how 80 different places came to be immortalised in our language. Beginning in London and heading through Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas, you'll discover why the origins of turkeys, brazil nuts, limericks and Panama hats aren't quite as straight forward as you might presume. You'll also find out what the Philippines has given to your office in-tray; what an island with more bears than people has given your liquor cabinet; and how a tiny hamlet in Nottinghamshire became Gotham City. Our dictionaries are full of hidden histories, tales and adventures from all over the world -- if you know where to look. PAUL ANTHONY JONES Includes bibliographical references English language Etymology 422 9781783964000 PPAK 191117 20191117112552.0 eng