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The American Language

The American Language

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ISBN10: 1434103269
ISBN13: 9781434103260
Publisher: Waking Lion Pr
Published: Jul 13 2011
Pages: 482
Weight: 1.54
Height: 1.07 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
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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