This is a fascinating exploration of the history and meaning of words, written by the distinguished educator and journalist William Swinton. Swinton provides insightful commentaries on the origins and usage of hundreds of words, offering both historical and philosophical perspectives on their meanings and connotations. The book is a valuable resource for writers, poets, and anyone interested in language and the power of words. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the ...
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This is a fascinating exploration of the history and meaning of words, written by the distinguished educator and journalist William Swinton. Swinton provides insightful commentaries on the origins and usage of hundreds of words, offering both historical and philosophical perspectives on their meanings and connotations. The book is a valuable resource for writers, poets, and anyone interested in language and the power of words. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Add this copy of Rambles Among Words, Their Poetry, History and Wisdom to cart. $16.27, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2023 by Legare Street Press.
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Good. New York, Chicago: Ivison, Blakeman, Taylor, and Company, 1880. 16mo hardcover. 302pp. Good book. Spine edgeworn. William Safire's embossed Ex Libris stamped on front endpage. Previous owner's bookplate on front endpage. Previous owner's name on rear pastedown. Slight dampstaining on lower page edges. From the library of American author, columnist, journalist, and presidential speechwriter William Safire. (English language, language usage) Inquire if you need further information.
Add this copy of Rambles Among Words: Their Poetry, History, and Wisdom to cart. $61.29, very good condition, Sold by Burwood Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Wickham Market, SUFFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1861 by Richard Griffin.
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Very good. First U. K. Edition. Hardback. 8vo. pp 287. 'Some 1500 illustrations of the Poetry, History & Wisdom of words...' In original blind patterned grained brown cloth. One corner of cover a litle marked, slightly scuffed but otherwise a clean VG copy.
