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American Language
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This groundbreaking study clarifies the differences between British and American English and defines the distinguishing characteristics of American English. Cigar-chomping newspaperman H. L. Mencken succeeds not only in providing a lucid description of the American language but also in making his readers laugh, wince, and nod in agreement. It's a readable and fascinating study on why you say "tomayto" and I say "tomahto." A must read for anyone who loves words.
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- ISBN-13: 9781434121660
- ISBN-10: 1434121666
- Publisher: Waking Lion Press
- Publish Date: July 2011
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.19 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.92 pounds
- Page Count: 482
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