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The Cambridge encyclopedia of the English language / David Crystal.
LIBRA PE1072 .C68 1995
Available from offsite location
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Crystal, David, 1941-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- English language--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
- English language.
- Genre:
- Handbooks and manuals.
- Physical Description:
- vii, 489 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 29 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Cambridge [England] ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1995.
- Summary:
- A superbly written and illustrated exploration of the history, structure, and the use of the English language throughout the world. Crystal allows language to speak for itself by using quotes, photos, newspaper clippings, poems, ads, cartoons, and many other types of illustrative material that complements his narrative. Highly visual with striking color, paneled, and boxed features.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
- ISBN:
- 0521401798
- OCLC:
- 31518847
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