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Blooming English

- Observations on the Roots, Cultivation and Hybrids of the English Language

About Blooming English

English is the most creative, changeable and imaginative of languages. This book celebrates its many facets, including slang and jargon, swearing, speaking the unspeakable, or concealing unpleasant or inconvenient facts. It is a book for browsing: readable and entertaining, and full of intriguing snippets about language, history and social customs.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780521548328
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 252
  • Published:
  • May 26, 2004
  • Dimensions:
  • 144x217x17 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 328 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: January 5, 2025
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025
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Description of Blooming English

English is the most creative, changeable and imaginative of languages. This book celebrates its many facets, including slang and jargon, swearing, speaking the unspeakable, or concealing unpleasant or inconvenient facts. It is a book for browsing: readable and entertaining, and full of intriguing snippets about language, history and social customs.

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