A Really Short History of Words
By Bill Bryson
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Embark on a captivating journey through the English language with Bill Bryson's beautifully illustrated book. Discover how invasions shaped our vocabulary, why 'goodbye' once meant 'God be with you,' and how Shakespeare enriched our words. Packed with fascinating facts and humour, this book unveils the extraordinary story behind the words we use every day.
About the author
Bill Bryson is a bestselling author who loves to explore the world and share his adventures through his books. He is well known for writing 'A Walk in the Woods' and 'A Short History of Nearly Everything.' Bill's stories are full of fun facts and interesting discoveries, making learning about the world exciting and enjoyable.
Pages
128 pages
Reading age
Junior (8-13)
Published
2024
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