Brewers Dictionary Of London Phrase Fable

Author : Russ Willey
Publisher : Chambers
ISBN 13 : 9780550104458
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Brewer's Dictionary of London Phrase & Fable written by Russ Willey and published by Chambers. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Bloomsbury Group to the Camberwell Carrot, Emperor Claudius to Ken Livingstone and Oranges and Lemons to apples and pears,Brewer's London Phrase & Fableis a must for all Londoners, visitors and anyone who's ever succumbed to the allure of the Big Smoke.In the spirit of the respected and much-lovedBrewer's Dictionary of Phrase & Fable, this new book brings together the people, places, language and lore of London, conveying the essence of Britain's capital with wit, erudition and a wealth of fascinating detail.Whether you're a Londoner through and through, a newly-arrived citizen, a frequent visitor or you prefer to experience this bustling and cacophonous city from the safety of your armchair,Brewer's London Phrase & Fablebrings the heart and soul of London to your bookshelf.

Author : Susie Dent
Publisher : Chambers
ISBN 13 : 1473692970
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Brewer?s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (20th edition) written by Susie Dent and published by Chambers. This book was released on 2018-11-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'This is, in fact, not what you were looking for; but it's much more interesting.' Terry Pratchett Much loved for its wit and wisdom since 1870, Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable takes you on a captivating adventure through its trademark blend of language, culture, myth and legend. Nowhere else could the histories of the guillotine and Guinness stout sit so comfortably alongside the KGB and the Keystone Kops. Brewer's is a catalogue of curiosities and absurdities that, over almost 150 years in print, has acquired near-mythical status. Edited by Susie Dent, this new edition includes a brand new Collection of Curious Words and many new and updated entries. Its pages brim with esoteric and entertaining oddities - everything from curious customs to the world of newspapers and political alliances of yesteryear - all seen through the distinctive Brewer lens. This twentieth edition of Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable encapsulates all the charm and wit that characterise its predecessors and maintains the standards of scholarship and eclecticism that have long been its hallmark. Whether you're a committed Brewerphile or a newcomer to its pages of fascinating entries, this edition will draw you in and keep you glued to its rich mix of eccentric nuggets. As Susie Dent explains in the foreword, Brewer's "is unlike any other reference book that exists, anywhere."

Author : Ebenezer Cobham Brewer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1528 pages
Book Rating : 4.FJ/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dictionary of Phrase and Fable written by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer and published by . This book was released on 1898 with total page 1528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Russ Willey
Publisher : Larousse Kingfisher Chambers
ISBN 13 : 9780550100313
Total Pages : 575 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Brewer's Dictionary of London Phrase & Fable written by Russ Willey and published by Larousse Kingfisher Chambers. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 575 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Bloomsbury Group to the Camberwell Carrot, Samuel Johnson to Boris Johnson and Oranges and Lemons to apples and pears, Brewer's Dictionary of London Phrase and Fable gathers together the people, places, events, culture, anecdotes, slang and catchphrases that make London one of the greatest cities on Earth. Perfect for checking on something interesting that you've found on your travels through the city, or simply browsing through to impress your London friends with the breadth of your knowledge - you're bound to find something that they've never even heard of before. So whether you're a Londoner through and through, a newly-arrived citizen, a frequent visitor or you prefer to experience this bustling and cacophonous city from the safety of your armchair, Brewer's Dictionary of London Phrase and Fable will bring the heart and soul of London to your bookshelf.

Author : William Donaldson
Publisher : Cassell
ISBN 13 : 9780753817919
Total Pages : 686 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Brewer's Rogues, Villains and Eccentrics written by William Donaldson and published by Cassell. This book was released on 2004 with total page 686 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A browsable and addictive collection of pen-portraits of 1500 extraordinary characters from British and Irish history

Author : E. Cobham Brewer
Publisher : Orion
ISBN 13 : 9780304368006
Total Pages : 1521 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable written by E. Cobham Brewer and published by Orion. This book was released on 2007 with total page 1521 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Long established as the ultimate reference for anyone with an interest in the English language, Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable features tens of thousands of encyclopedic entries examining the origins and significance of popular words, phrases, allusions and cultural references. Its delightfully diverse content includes cultural, historical and mythological references, beliefs and customs, proper names, literary characters, idioms and slang. First published in 1870 and now in its 17th edition, this ever-popular collection has moved with the times to include such up-to-date material as Beckingham Palace, Hogwarts and bling alongside wonderful stories from past and present.

Author : Ebenezer Cobham Brewer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1175 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable written by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 1175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Nigel Rees
Publisher : Chambers
ISBN 13 : 9780550105479
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Brewer's Famous Quotations written by Nigel Rees and published by Chambers. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of more than 5,000 from Oppenheimer's "I am become death, destroyer of worlds" at the explosion of the first atom bomb to the sahrp wit of Winston Churchill and the romance of the great poets. Indespensible for writers and facinating to browse, Brewer's Famous Quotations can settle any argument about who said what when.

Author : Ebenezer Cobham Brewer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1182 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable written by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 1182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Ebenezer Cobham Brewer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1234 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Dictionary of Phrase and Fable written by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 1234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: