Wonderful Words That Tell a Tale
An Etymological Exploration of Over 100 Everyday Words
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From famous wordsmith Tom Read Wilson comes another breathtaking adventure through the English language. Discover the fascinating origin stories behind the words we use in this delightful follow-up to Every Word Tells a Story.
Did you know, for example, that:
- The word 'astronaut' means 'star sailor' in Ancient Greek?
- Or that the word 'fart' comes from the world's oldest language, Sanskrit, in the form of 'pard'?
- Or, that the word 'volcano' comes from the Roman god of fire Vulcan?
Unlock a whole new side to language in this abundant literary adventure. The etymological route, definition and word origin are explored for four words from every letter of the alphabet, unlocking over 100 wonderful word tales. One word per letter is brought to even more life with an extended poem that can be enjoyed aloud, making this a wonderful book to listen to alone or share with friends and family.
Wonderful Words to Tell a Tale is a journey into the English language, a venture to be dipped into and enjoyed over and over again.
©2024 Tom Read Wilson (P)2024 words & pictures
