An American Glossary V2, M-Z: Being An Attempt To Illustrate Certain Americanisms Upon Historical Principles (1912)

By Richard Hopwood Thornton

Book Overview

""An American Glossary V2, M-Z"" is a comprehensive reference book written by Richard Hopwood Thornton and published in 1912. The book is an attempt to illustrate certain Americanisms upon historical principles, and it covers a wide range of topics related to American language, culture, and history. The second volume of the series focuses on the letters M to Z, and it contains a large number of entries on various American words, phrases, and expressions. The book provides detailed explanations of the origins and meanings of these terms, as well as their usage in different contexts. It also includes numerous examples from literature, newspapers, and other sources to illustrate the use of these Americanisms. Overall, ""An American Glossary V2, M-Z"" is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in American language and culture, and it remains a classic reference work in the field of American lexicography.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436768098
• ISBN13: 9781436768092
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"