Bloomers, Biros And Wellington Boots: How The Names Became The Words

Name: Bloomers, Biros And Wellington Boots: How The Names Became The Words
SKU: 9781782435747
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By (author) Andrew Sholl,

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A fascinating guide revealing the history behind eponyms – the people after whom a discovery, invention, place etc. is named or thought to be named – from Hoover to Sandwich and Wellington Boots to the Biro.

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historical characters historical leaders history of language history of names history of words legend myth political leaders sporting legends story of language

ISBN: 9781782435747

Book Format: Paperback / softback

Pages: 224

Dimensions: 12.9 × 1.4 × 19.8 cm

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Format Paperback / softback | 224 pages
Dimensions 12.9 × 1.4 × 19.8 cm | 0
Publication Date 07 July 2016
Publisher Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
Publication City/Country United Kingdom

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Andrew Sholl

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Andrew Sholl is an experienced writer who specializes in the origins of words and names. He has also written The Achilles to Zeppelin of Eponyms, The Name Game and Farenheit's Hoover.

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