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By hook or by crook : a journey in search of English

by David Crystal

A linguistic travelogue exploring the development and evolution of the English language through personal reflections and traveller's observations. The text examines the quirks of modern English speech across various global locations and cultural contexts.

Accession 21309 ISBN 9781590200612 Publisher The Overlook Press
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