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Made in America: An Informal History of the English Language in the United States
by Bill Bryson
ISBN: 9780380713813
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WalterBright
· 2018-12-29 ·
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I enjoyed Bill Bryson's "Made In America" which approaches American history through its effect on the English language. A very entertaining and informative read.
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