The Language-Lover's Lexipedia: An A-Z of Linguistic Curiosities

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Synopsis
Dreyer&’s English meets Schott&’s Original Miscellany in this delicious tour of the lesser-known wonders of the language world, perfect for language lovers, word nerds, and the incurably curious.A delightful rollick through language unlike any you&’ve ever experienced. As the inventor of the bestselling game about words, League of the Lexicon, Joshua Blackburn has created an A–Z that&’s part-encyclopedia, part-treasure map, and an all-around joy for anyone interested in words and language. Meticulously researched, joyfully written, and beautifully designed, The Language-Lover&’s Lexipedia dives into the quirky, the curious, and the unexpected to reveal a world of language you never knew existed. Discover the biting humor of Scottish insults (you&’re talking mince), the curious history of the Chinese typewriter, and the strange yet vivid color names of Elizabethan England—like &“dead Spaniard&” and &“lusty gallant.&” Whether it&’s the dark history of the Index of Banned Books or the bewildering grammar of Yoda, each pithy entry is brimming with knowledge and wit. Illustrated with enchanting line art that evokes a 19th-century reference book, The Language-Lover&’s Lexipedia is as visually delightful as it is intellectually captivating. It&’s stuffed with quirky lists, surprising facts, and illuminating stories, making it the ultimate gift for any language lover. Want to uncover the secret of Ikea product names? Decode the euphemisms of Victorian England? Or understand why pedants are pedantic? This book has you covered—and then some. Blackburn&’s infectious enthusiasm turns linguistic oddities into pure entertainment and offers up endless rabbit holes to dive down, with each thoughtful entry promising to charm, educate, and tickle. From the linguistic history of marijuana to the origins of nonsense, The Language-Lover&’s Lexipedia is a must-read for anyone who revels in the beauty, humor, and sheer weirdness of language.
Copyright:
2009

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
240 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781668098868
Related ISBNs:
9781668098844
Publisher:
Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
the Estate of Alistair Morrison
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Language Arts, Humor
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
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This is a copyrighted book.

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