An Unkindness of Ravens: A Book of Collective Nouns
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A beautifully packaged, highly enjoyable collection that showcases the most unusual and interesting collective nouns in the English language--from the author of A Certain Je Ne Sois Quoi Why are geese in a gaggle? Are crows really murderous? And what makes lions so proud? Collective nouns are one of the most charming oddities of the English language, often with seemingly bizarre connections to the groups they identify. But have you ever stopped to wonder where these peculiar terms actually came from? Age-old phrases like Pitying of Turtle Doves to a Murder of Crows to modern collective nouns like an Elocution of Lawyers. This absorbing book tells the stories of these evocative phrases, many of which have stood the test of time and are still in use today. Entertaining, informative, and fascinating, An Unkindness of Ravens is perfect for any history or language buff.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1782433082
ISBN13:9781782433088
Release Date:June 2015
Publisher:Michael O'Mara Books
Length:192 Pages
Weight:0.55 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 4.7" x 7.1"
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