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The Story of English in 100 Words
David Crystal Audio Book

Unabridged Audiobook

Listen to a sample Author: David Crystal Reader: David Crystal Running Time: 7hrs 57min
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In this unique new history of the world's most ubiquitous language, linguistics expert David Crystal draws on words that best illustrate the huge variety of sources, influences, and events that have helped to shape our vernacular since the first definitively English word was written down in the fifth century ("roe," in case you are wondering). Featuring Latinate and Celtic words, weasel words and nonce-words, ancient words ("loaf") to cutting edge ("twittersphere") and spanning the indispensable words that shape our tongue ("and," "what") to the more fanciful ("fopdoodle"), Crystal takes us along the winding byways of language via the rude, the obscure, and the downright surprising.
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The Story of English in 100 Words / David Crystal

“Crystal, a prolific author and noted professor of linguistics, has chosen 100 English words that illustrate the history, structure, and patterns of the English language. Ranging from the first definitively English written word (roe, carved on a roe-deer bone in the fifth century) to contemporary linguistic creations (twittersphere), the 100 words highlight the idiosyncrasies of the world’s most ubiquitous language. Listeners will learn much about the history of English, but Crystal also celebrates its playfulness and willingness to change with the times. The author has entertained audiences at literary readings for over 25 years, and his narration is a command performance. VERDICT Language and history buffs are sure to enjoy this title.’” ~Library Journal (Beth Farrell)

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Author: David Crystal Reader: David Crystal Running Time: 7hrs 57min Publisher: AudioGO Ltd Number of CDs: 0 File Quality: MP3 (128 kbps) Release Date: 9/1/12 D/L ISBN: 9781620642399
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