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Toposaurus: A Humorous Treasury of Toponyms : An Entertaining Assortment of Familiar Words and Phrases Derived from Place Names
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| Added by: Maria | Karma: 3098.81 | Non-Fiction » Science literature » Linguistics | 24 April 2009 |
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 This study presents the origins of more than 300 common words and phrases, each including or pertaining to names of places. "Toposaurus" is filled with amusing histories on a wide variety of toponyms, each meticulously researched and guaranteed to enlighten and amuse the reader. |
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| Tags: Humorous, Treasury, Toponyms, readerToposaurus, amuse |
