Andrew Sholl

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How the names became the words

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Imprint: O'Mara Books

Publication date: 01/09/2013

ISBN: 9781782430810

Subject: Non-Fiction

Size: EPUB 2

Extent: 224 pages

Territorial Rights: World ex EU

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Summary:

What's in a name? From Achilles to zeppelin, the words we use in everyday language invoke a cast of historical characters, from figures of ancient legend to modern-day sports stars. But have you ever stopped to wonder how on earth the names became the words we use so often?

How, for example, did Italian nationalist leader Giuseppe Garibaldi give his name to something so sweet as a biscuit? Who was the Gordon Bennett whose name has become an expression of surprise or displeasure? And who knew, when Odysseus set off on his ten-year voyage home in Homer's epic, that long journeys would take his name?

Behind so many words are real people with a story to tell. This fascinating book reveals the history behind the most familiar and more unusual eponyms.

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Investigates the history behind many of the quirky sayings we use and uncovers a host of colourful characters and stories

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