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Author Name    Stuart Berg Flexner

Title   LISTENING TO AMERICA An illustrated history of words and phrases from our lively and splendid past

Binding    Paperback

Book Condition   Fine

Jacket Condition   Fine

Type   Paperback

Edition   1st Edition

Publisher    Simon and Schuster 1982

ISBN Number    0671248952 / 9780671248956

Seller ID   551OS

A fascinating study of the origins of slang words and phrases of popular culture. The index allows you to quickly research the origins of words like quickie, punch drunk, mogul, and lunkhead, to the more urbane words like duffer, coup masse, and cream cheese with warts.; Chipped and small tears to the dust jacket edge, remainder mark on the bottom page edges.

Price = 40.19 USD

 

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