From Monte Carlo to Shanghai, Bikini to Samarra, Around the World
in 80 Words is a whimsical voyage through the far-flung reaches of
the English language.; What makes a place so memorable that it
survives for ever in a word? In this captivating round-the-world
jaunt, Paul Anthony Jones reveals the intriguing stories of how 80
different places came to be immortalised in our language.;
Beginning in London and heading through Europe, Africa, Asia,
Australia and the Americas, you'll discover why the origins of
turkeys, Brazil nuts, limericks and Panama hats aren't quite as
straightforward as you might presume. You'll also find out what the
Philippines have given to your office in-tray; what an island with
more bears than people has given to your liquor cabinet; and how a
tiny hamlet in Nottinghamshire became Gotham City.; Surprising and
consistently entertaining, this is essential reading for armchair
travellers and word nerds. Our dictionaries are full of hidden
histories, tales and adventures from all over the world - if you
know where to look.
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