Dictionary of Americanisms on Historical Principles [Paperback]

Mitford McLeod Mathews (Editor)

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• Paperback: 764 pages
• Publisher: Univ of Chicago Pr (Tx) (June 1951)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0226116751
• ISBN-13: 978-0226116754
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,891,054 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Dictionary of Americanisms by Mathews, December 29, 2005

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This review is from: Dictionary of Americanisms on Historical Principles (Hardcover)

This is the perfect book for the journalist or writer in your home. It will appeal to a wide constituency of academicians.
In essence, the author shows how American linguistics contributed to the English language development over the years.

For instance, the word alumnus is defined as a graduate of a
college. Its earliest use was traced to Sewall in 1696.
There are pictures throughout the volume. i.e. the Baltimore Clipper fascia together with an extensive description.

The work concludes with a fairly comprehensive bibliography.
This would be a good purchase for the academician in your house.