Teddy Bears, Tupperware and Sweet Fanny Adams
Lieferzeit: Nicht lieferbar I
Gewicht:
370 g
Format:
206 x 133 x 26 mm
Beschreibung:
A fascinating guide to the history behind eponyms: words and phrases named after people and places. From Hoover to Sandwich and Wellington Boots to the Biro, it's full of surprises and illustrated with quirky cartoons. Perfect for anyone with a love of words and their origins.
What's in a name? From Achilles to zeppelin, the words we use in everyday language invoke a cast of historical characters, but have you ever stopped to wonder how on earth the names became the words we use so often? This fascinating book reveals the history behind the most familiar and more unusual eponyms.