This groundbreaking study clarifies the differences between British and American English and defines the distinguishing characteristics of American English. Cigar-chomping newspaperman H. L. Mencken succeeds not only in providing a lucid description of the American language but also in making his readers laugh, wince, and nod in agreement. It's a readable and fascinating study on why you say "tomayto" and I say "tomahto." A must read for anyone who loves words.
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The American Language
This groundbreaking study clarifies the differences between British and American English and defines the distinguishing characteristics of American English. Cigar-chomping newspaperman H. L. Mencken succeeds not only in providing a lucid description of the American language but also in making his readers laugh, wince, and nod in agreement. It's a readable and fascinating study on why you say "tomayto" and I say "tomahto." A must read for anyone who loves words.
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781434103260 |
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| Publisher: | Waking Lion Press |
| Publication date: | 07/13/2011 |
| Edition description: | New Edition |
| Pages: | 482 |
| Sales rank: | 670,357 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.07(d) |
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