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Rambles Among Words, Their Poetry, History and Wisdom

Rambles Among Words, Their Poetry, History and Wisdom

William Swinton

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Legare Street Press
Año de edición:
2023
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Historia
ISBN:
9781022243682
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This is a fascinating exploration of the history and meaning of words, written by the distinguished educator and journalist William Swinton. Swinton provides insightful commentaries on the origins and usage of hundreds of words, offering both historical and philosophical perspectives on their meanings and connotations. The book is a valuable resource for writers, poets, and anyone interested in language and the power of words.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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