Bloomers, Biros And Wellington Boots (I Used To Know That ...)

What's in a name? From Achilles to zeppelin, the words we use in everyday language invoke a cast of historical characters, from figures of ancient legend to modern-day sports stars. But have you ever stopped to wonder how on earth the names became the words we use so often?

Product Overview
ISBN 9781782435747
Categories Language, Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction: Personal Development, Reference
Author(s) Andrew Sholl
Publisher Michael O'Mara
Weight 0.2 kg