Author: MACKAY, CHARLES.
Title: Lost Beauties of the English Language.
Description: London: Bibliophile Books, 1987. 0900123400. "Originally published in 1874..contains a treasure trove of archaic words..arranged in alphabetical order, with definitions, examples and citations which illustrate the extraordinary roots and versatility of the English language." Pp.xxiv/288/48(facsimile advertisements). Black cloth spine over white boards, dustwrapper. VG/VG.

Keywords: Charles Mackay Lost Beauties English Language Old English Archaic Roots Words 38711 English Language


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