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What Made The Crocodile Cry?: 101 questions about the English language
Susie Dent
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What Made The Crocodile Cry?: 101 questions about the English language
Susie Dent
Sparkling with insight and linguistic curiosity, this delightful compendium answers 101 of the most intriguing questions about the English language, from word origins and spelling to grammar and usage. Irresistible to anyone with an interest in the words around them.
176 pages, b & w line illustrations and photos
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | October 22, 2009 |
| ISBN13 | 9780199574155 |
| Publishers | Oxford University Press |
| Pages | 176 |
| Dimensions | 130 × 196 × 14 mm · 164 g |
| Language | English |
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