English Language books Red Herrings and White Elephants The Origins of Phrases by Albert Jack
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This is a near fine (almost like new) hardcover with dust jacket. 2004 Harper Collins Publishing. The copy is still crisp and clean inside and out. NOTE: there is a remainder mark (publishers overstock) on outer bottom page edges, see photo. Does not carry over to inside pages. Inside pages are crisp and clean. The binding is tight and straight. Tan hardcover boards have brown quarter trim with gold lettering along spine and are also near fine with barely a hint of shelf wear. The accompanying dust jacket is near fine with only a hint of shelf wear. Smaller hardcover, crown octavo book size or 5" x 8" with 256 pages including index to phrases.
Red Herrings and White Elephants by Albert Jack is subtitled The Origins of the Phrases We Use Every Day. From bringing home the bacon to leave no stone overturned, the English language is full of common idioms borrowed from ancient traditions and civilizations. Cloud nine is a reference to the American Weather Bureau's classification the cloud topping out all others at 40,000 feet. If opting for hair of the dog you are following advice of Medieval English doctors. The book is full of all things English language lovers will find essential.
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