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Rambles Among Words, Their Poetry, History and Wisdom
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LinguisticsGeneral World History
ISBN13: 9781022243682
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 166
Weight: 0.53
Height: 0.35 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
This is a fascinating exploration of the history and meaning of words, written by the distinguished educator and journalist William Swinton. Swinton provides insightful commentaries on the origins and usage of hundreds of words, offering both historical and philosophical perspectives on their meanings and connotations. The book is a valuable resource for writers, poets, and anyone interested in language and the power of words.
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