Toponymity : An Atlas of Words

English

ISBN: 1608193705

EAN: 9781608193707

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines / Etymology

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Release Date: 04/12/2012

Synopsis: toponymity, n. The condition of being named after a geographic location.Its no secret that Americas cookouts owe a lot to the German towns of Frankfurt and Hamburg. Likewise, we know when we put on the wool of a goat from Indias Kashmir valley. But did you know that the town of Spa, Belgium, bequeathed to us a new form of healthy relaxation? Or that Tuxedo Park, New York, brought Americans a staple of formal wear? These towns, it turns out, are just the tip of the iceberg.In this ingenious follow-up toAnonyponymous, John Bemelmans Marciano takes us on a lively tour of American, European, and world history, showing us our linguistic heritage in all its richness and, to use another toponym, serendipity. Dotted with Marcianos signature witty drawings and topical essays, this book is a joy to browse and sure to impress your friends. It makes a perfect book for language lovers, whether they come from Cologne, Germany, or Bikini Island.

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Toponymity : An Atlas of Words

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Hardcover

Height: 0.7 inches

Width: 5.2 inches

Length: 8.01 inches

Weight: 8.01 oz

Pages: 176