The Penguin Dictionary of First Names - Couverture souple

Pickering, David

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0140514236 ISBN 13 : 9780140514230

Editeur : Penguin Books Ltd, 1999

Synopsis

This is a fascinating and comprehensive guide to the history and meaning of names which will delight anyone with an interest in the subject. Not simply just a list of different words, this guide takes the reader back to the historical roots of eachname with their cultural, religious and artistic heritage helpfully explained. With almost 5,000 first names listed, this dictionary is also an invaluable, and highly enjoyable source for parents looking to name a new baby.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

David Pickering is a freelance writer and editor, living in Buckingham. He is the author of many reference works including CASSELL DICTIONARY OF ABBREVIATIONS, CASSELL DICTIONARY OF PROVERBS and DICTIONARY OF SUPERSTITIONS.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Penguin Books Ltd
• Date d'édition: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0140514236
• ISBN 13: 9780140514230
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 400
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible