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Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable by Chambers (Hardcover, 2009)

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Discover the fascinating world of phrases and fables with the 18th edition of Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. This hardcover dictionary, written by Chambers, is perfect for those interested in writing and reading, as well as education.

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A reference book like no other, BREWER'S DICTIONARY OF PHRASE AND FABLE, has been an inspiration to readers, writers and adventurous thinkers everywhere from its first appearance in the reign of Queen Victoria right up to the present day. Authors as diverse as Philip Pullman, Sir Terry Pratchett, Maeve Binchy and Carol Rumens are all devoted fans. This remarkable book offers a rich mixture of more than 19,000 words, expressions, legends, folklore, general knowledge and choice morsels of trivia, with explanations of everything from elephant in the room to sick as a parrot, from Doctor Who to dwile flonking. This revised and expanded edition features hundreds of new entries on everything from blogs and designer babies to New York s mysterious sewer-dwelling alligators, as well as a selection of heritage entries from a Victorian edition of Brewer s: see enchanted castles, magic garters and poison detectors. The sheer scope of BREWER'S DICTIONARY OF PHRASE AND FABLE, together with its delightful mix of scholarship and eccentricity, makes it a must for every 21st-century bookshelf.

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PublisherJohn Murray Press
ISBN-139780550104113
eBay Product ID (ePID)88567708

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Number of Pages1488 Pages
Publication NameBrewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable
LanguageEnglish
SubjectWriting & Reading, Education
Publication Year2009
TypeDictionary
AuthorChambers
FormatHardcover

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Item Height252 mm
Item Weight1902 g
Item Width170 mm

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EditorChambers
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom

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