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The Fortunes Of Words: Letters To A Lady

The Fortunes Of Words: Letters To A Lady

Garlanda, Federico

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ISBN10: 1162783222
ISBN13: 9781162783222
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 234
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.49 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Fortunes of Words: Letters to a Lady is a fascinating book written by Federico Garlanda. The book is a collection of letters that the author wrote to a lady friend, discussing the origins, meanings, and evolution of various words in the English language. Garlanda takes the reader on a journey through the history of English, exploring the etymology of words and tracing their development over time. The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a particular theme or topic, such as words related to food, animals, or politics. The author's writing style is engaging and informative, making the book an enjoyable read for anyone interested in language and its evolution. Overall, The Fortunes of Words is a must-read for anyone who loves language and wants to learn more about the fascinating history of the English language.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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