The mother tongue : English and how it got that way /

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  • Author: Bryson, Bill.
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    Johnsen, Bryon.

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    Covering the entire history of the English language, we learn about the quirks and byways of the world's most important and baffling language. Among other things, it examines unphonetic spelling and many so-called "rules" of grammar. It is written to amuse the reader. 1990.

    Language(s): English

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Johnsen, Bryon.

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Covering the entire history of the English language, we learn about the quirks and byways of the world's most important and baffling language. Among other things, it examines unphonetic spelling and many so-called "rules" of grammar. It is written to amuse the reader. 1990.

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