The Real McCoy
And 149 Other Eponyms
Distributed for the Bodleian Library, University of Oxford
144 pages
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4 1/2 x 7
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© 2018
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Manhattan Book Review
"Those who have a fascination with the origin of place names and interesting words will appreciate the excellent research and clean, clever writing skills on display in this little book. Each of the 150 eponymous words or phrases in the book has its own fascinating story, and each is well told by the author. This is perfect for a road trip or to keep on the bedside table."
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