Bloomers, Biros and Wellington Boots: How the Names Became the Words

by Andrew Sholl

Book Overview

Revealing the history behind words from Hoover to Sandwich and Wellington Boots to the Biro, this guide to eponyms is full of surprises. What's in a name? From Achilles to zeppelin, the words we use... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1782435743
• ISBN13: 9781782435747
• Release Date: October 2016
• Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.1" x 7.7"