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Horsefeathers: & Other Curious Words Reprint edition
Charles E. Funk
Horsefeathers: & Other Curious Words Reprint edition
Charles E. Funk
Oh, horsefeathers!
If you've ever wondered why the candy is called butterscotch; why a certain southern food is called a hush puppy; why tog supports in a fireplace are known as andirons, or sometimes firedogs, you'll be fascinated by the origins of the more than 600 words discussed in "a book that gets curiouser and curiouser as it goes along" (Son Francisco Chronicle).
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | August 18, 2016 |
ISBN13 | 9780060513375 |
Publishers | William Morrow Paperbacks |
Pages | 256 |
Dimensions | 127 × 16 × 208 mm · 226 g |
Language | English |