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Book Reviews of In a Word

In a Word

In a Word
Author: Margaret S. Ernst, James Thurber

ISBN-13: 9780060972301
ISBN-10: 0060972300
Publication Date: 4/1989
Edition: Reissue
Rating:

Currently 5/5 Stars.

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5 stars, based on 1 rating

Publisher: Harpercollins
Book Type: Paperback
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Donna E. (impossible) reviewed In a Word on 12/5/2009 + 3352 more book reviews

A straight forward well written look at the entymology of many of our common words. What sets this apart is the delightful, humorous drawings by James Thurber. Copyright 1960.

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