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American Language

H. L. Mencken

This groundbreaking study clarifies the differences between British and American English and defines the distinguishing characteristics of American English. Cigar-chomping newspaperman H. L. Mencken succeeds not only in providing a lucid description of the American language but also in making his readers laugh, wince, and nod in agreement. It's a readable and fascinating study on why you say "tomayto" and I say "tomahto." A must read for anyone who loves words.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Waking Lion Press
  • Publish Date: Jul 13rd, 2011
  • Pages: 482
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.00in - 6.00in - 1.19in - 1.92lb
  • EAN: 9781434121660
  • Categories: Linguistics - Historical & ComparativeLiterary FiguresLinguistics - Sociolinguistics