Let's Bring Back: The Lost Language Edition: A Collection of Forgotten-Yet-Delightful Words, Phrases, Praises, Insults, Idioms, and Literary Flourishes from Eras Past

by Lesley M. M. Blume

Overview

An A-to-Z reference featuring wonderful words and expressions from the past: “What a fun book!” —Kathleen Dunn, Wisconsin Public Radio

History is positively brimming with rich language deserving of rejuvenation. This compendium gathers forgotten words, phrases, names, insults, and idioms, plus fascinating and funny anecdotes, etymologies, and occasions for modern use.

Let’s Bring Back: The Lost Language Edition takes readers on a philological journey through words from the not-too-distant past. From all-overish to zounds, the vintage vernacular collected here will make any reader the cat’s meow among friends, relations, and acquaintances.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781452124315
Publisher:	Chronicle Books
Publication date:	10/12/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	225
File size:	8 MB
Age Range:	13 - 18 Years

About the Author

Lesley M. M. Blume is a journalist, writer, and cultural observer based in New York City.

Editorial Reviews

"What a fun book!"
-Kathleen Dunn, Wisconsin Public Radio

"What a fun book!"
-Kathleen Dunn, Wisconsin Public Radio

"What a fun book!"
-Kathleen Dunn, Wisconsin Public Radio

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