Dictionary of Historical Allusions and Eponyms

Dictionary of Historical Allusions and Eponyms
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Publisher : ABC-CLIO
Total Pages : 316
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Book Synopsis Dictionary of Historical Allusions and Eponyms by : Dorothy Auchter

Download or read book Dictionary of Historical Allusions and Eponyms written by Dorothy Auchter and published by ABC-CLIO. This book was released on 1998-06 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing from history, folklore, cultural traditions, and linguistics, this dictionary illuminates over 550 terms, such as scapegoat, John Hancock, peeping Tom, nepotism, and many others.


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