Interesting Stories about Curious Words: From Stealing Thunder to Red Herrings by Susie Dent

Interesting Stories about Curious Words: From Stealing Thunder to Red Herrings

Susie Dent

320 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

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Join Susie Dent, lexicographer extraordinaire and Queen of Countdown's Dictionary Corner, on a curious and exceedingly interesting adventure through all the very best RED HERRINGS, COCK AND BULL STORIES and NINE-DAY WONDERS in the English language...

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lighthearted 16%
reflective 16%

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