Our magnificent bastard tongue : the untold history of English
(Book - Regular Print)

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McWhorter, John H.
Published
New York : Gotham Books, 2008.
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xxiii, 230 pages ; 19 cm
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Published
New York : Gotham Books, 2008.
Format
Book - Regular Print
Language
English

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Includes bibliographical references.
Description
A survey of the English language's usage mysteries considers the ways in which English developed and how it may reflect cultural values, in a reference that covers such topics as Celtic and Welsh influences and the origins of specific syntax patterns.

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English language -- Etymology.
English language -- Foreign elements.
English language -- Foreign words and phrases.
English language -- History.
Languages in contact.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

McWhorter, J. H. (2008). Our magnificent bastard tongue: the untold history of English . Gotham Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

McWhorter, John H. 2008. Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue: The Untold History of English. Gotham Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

McWhorter, John H. Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue: The Untold History of English Gotham Books, 2008.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

McWhorter, John H. Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue: The Untold History of English Gotham Books, 2008.

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