Sobriquets And Nicknames (1888)

By Albert R Frey, Albert R. Frey, Albert Romer Frey

Book Overview

Sobriquets And Nicknames is a book written by Albert R. Frey and originally published in 1888. The book is a collection of various nicknames and sobriquets, or descriptive names, that have been used throughout history. The author has included a wide range of names, from those given to famous historical figures to those used in everyday life. The book is organized alphabetically, making it easy to find a specific name or to browse through the various entries. Each entry includes a brief description of the person or thing the nickname or sobriquet refers to, as well as the origin and meaning of the name. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of language and the ways in which people have used nicknames and descriptive names to identify and describe themselves and others.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: 1164076868
• ISBN13: 9781164076865
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 492 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"