Do you know what your favorite personalities or places are
otherwise known as? Who is The Muscles from Brussels? When and why
did Bill Clinton become known as The Comeback Kid? Where and what
is Tin Pan Alley? And where do all those nicknames like Blondie and
Titch come from? All these questions and many more will be answered
in this delightfully browsable volume.
Nicknames are a rich and revealing treasure trove of information
about the people, places, and institutions they refer to. They can
be affectionate, critical, respectful, or downright derogatory.
In Goldenballs and the Iron Lady, readers will find intriguing
information in over 800 entries on nicknames for people, places and
institutions, as well as generic nicknames such as Shorty. Covering
nicknames both past and present, each entry explains the story
behind the nickname, making this an intriguing read. Also included
are fascinating boxed features outlining the types of nicknames
given to criminals, boxers, jazz musicians, as well as the
traditions of nicknaming in different parts of the world. A
thematic index will allow readers to find nicknames grouped
together under headings such as the Wild West and politics. Written
in a light and lively style and with cartoons throughout, this new
volume is both endlessly browsable and informative.
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