Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue: The Untold History of English
by John McWhorter
Rating
LanguageEN
Total Pages230 pages
ISBN
9781592403950
Published
2008
Description
Why do we say "I am reading a catalog" Instead of "I read a catalog"? Why do we say "Do" At all? Is the way we speak a reflection of our cultural values? Delving into these provocative topics and more, distills hundreds ...Why do we say "I am reading a catalog" Instead of "I read a catalog"? Why do we say "Do" At all? Is the way we speak a reflection of our cultural values? Delving into these provocative topics and more, distills hundreds of years of fascinating lore into one lively history.