Dictionary of Americanisms: A Glossary of Words and Phrases, Usually Regarded as Peculiar to the United States

by John Russell Bartlett

Book Overview

A rediscovered classic of American slang-now with a Foreword by bestselling language maven Richard Lederer, author of Anguished English and The Miracle of Language From abisselfa to yourn, John Russell Bartlett's groundbreaking Dictionary of Americanisms celebrated the language of a budding nation, whose rebellious declaration of independence was most evident in its own evolving colloquialisms. Originally published in 1848, the Dictionary of Americanisms...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 047122877X
• ISBN13: 9780471228776
• Release Date: December 2002
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 8.7"