THE WORLD OF WORDS
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THE WORLD OF WORDS (ebook)

ERIC PARTRIDGE

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9781317445586
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368
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First published in 1939, this book provides a brief but comprehensive view of language in general, and of English and American language in particular. It is suitable for beginners and those who wish to learn about the basics of linguistics.

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