Spell it out : the singular story of English spelling
Crystal, David, 1941-2012
Book
75 percent of English spelling is regular but 25 percent is complicated, and in 'Spell It Out' David Crystal extends a helping hand to the confused and curious alike. He unearths the stories behind the rogue words that confound us, and explains why these peculiarities entered the mainstream.
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bury Library | Adult Non-Fiction | 421.52 | Available |
Main title:
Spell it out : the singular story of English spelling / David Crystal.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Profile, 2012.
Collation:
vii, 328 p. : ill., ports. ; 21 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781846685675 (hbk)
Dewey class:
421.52
Language:
English
BRN:
433401