In a word-- : 750 words and their fascinating stories and origins
Title:
In a word-- : 750 words and their fascinating stories and origins
Author:
Baker, Rosalie F.
Personal Author:
Edition:
First American edition.
Publication Information:
Peterborough, N.H. : Cobblestone Pub., [2003]
©2003
Physical Description:
ix, 221 pages ; 24 cm
General Note:
Includes index.
Language:
English
Contents:
Cultural creations -- Worldly words -- Math madness & science spectacles -- Religious rituals, fabulous folklore, & marvelous myths -- Exceptional expressions -- Glorious gizmos -- Spectacular sports -- Joyful journeys -- Natural necessities -- Auspicious archaeology -- Political powerhouse -- Military madness -- Tantalizing tidbits -- Fickle finances -- Fantastic foreigners.
Added Author:
Electronic Access:
Table of contents http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0411/2003025582.html
ISBN:
9780812627107
Format :
Book
