Lives Enshrined In Language: Or Proper Names Which Have Become Common Parts Of Speech (1922)

By Thomas Stenhouse

Book Overview

Lives Enshrined In Language: Or Proper Names Which Have Become Common Parts Of Speech is a book written by Thomas Stenhouse and published in 1922. The book explores the origin and evolution of common words and phrases that are derived from proper names of people and places. It delves into the fascinating history behind how certain names have become part of everyday language, such as ""boycott"" from Charles Boycott, ""sandwich"" from John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, and ""pasteurize"" from Louis Pasteur. The book also covers the impact of these names on culture and society, as well as the linguistic significance of their transformation into common parts of speech. Written in an engaging and informative style, Lives Enshrined In Language is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of language and the evolution of words.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: 1165534533
• ISBN13: 9781165534531
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"