A Parliament of Owls: A Book of Collective Nouns

by Chloe Rhodes

A highly entertaining journey through one of the most quirky features of the English Language: collective nouns. Discover the history behind these fascinating phrases, many of which we still use to this day.

Why are geese in a gaggle? Are lions actually proud? And do crows deserve their murderous moniker?

Collective nouns are one of the most bizarre and baffling aspects of the English language, and this absorbing book tells...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1789295955
• ISBN13: 9781789295955
• Release Date: September 2024
• Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
• Length: 192 Pages