Description
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.
Author: H. L. Mencken
Publisher: Waking Lion Press
Published: 07/13/2011
Pages: 482
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.92lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.19d
ISBN13: 9781434121660
ISBN10: 1434121666
BISAC Categories:
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics | Historical & Comparative
- Biography & Autobiography | Literary Figures
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics | Sociolinguistics
Author: H. L. Mencken
Publisher: Waking Lion Press
Published: 07/13/2011
Pages: 482
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.92lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.19d
ISBN13: 9781434121660
ISBN10: 1434121666
BISAC Categories:
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics | Historical & Comparative
- Biography & Autobiography | Literary Figures
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics | Sociolinguistics