Speaking American
Author | : Richard W. Bailey |
Publisher | : OUP USA |
Total Pages | : 226 |
Release | : 2012-01-23 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780195179347 |
ISBN-13 | : 019517934X |
Rating | : 4/5 (47 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Speaking American by : Richard W. Bailey
Download or read book Speaking American written by Richard W. Bailey and published by OUP USA. This book was released on 2012-01-23 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Investigates the history and continuing evolution of American English, from the 16th century to the present, to celebrate the endless variety and remarkable inventiveness that have always been at the heart of our language. By the author of Images of English: A Cultural History of the Language.