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An Exaltation of Larks: The Ultimate Edition
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List Price: $16.00
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Manufacturer: Penguin (Non-Classics)
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 808
EAN: 9780140170962
ISBN: 0140170960
Label: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Manufacturer: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 336
Publication Date: 1993-11-01
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Studio: Penguin (Non-Classics)
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Editorial Reviews:
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For word lovers everywhere, a classic anthology of collective nouns--now vastly expanded and with a new introduction. Infectious in spirit, beautifully illustrated with over 250 witty engravings by Granville, Durer, and other artists, this work is a word lover's garden of delights.
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Summary: like painting, by numbers
Comment: I enjoyed the historical,and the new.
We find we make things up to add laughs
to the day.
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Summary: An Exaltation of Larks
Comment: The book is a delight not just of finches but of information and finches. The service was great. Thanks
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Summary: Exaltation of larks
Comment: Prompted by a discussion with my son about collective nouns, saw and purchased a copy for each of us. More than pleased with the service, and with the content of the book.In fact , there's more than either of us bargained for....its certainly comprehensive and really easy to browse for information.
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Summary: A riot of nomenclature
Comment: Frankly, it's not a very readable book. But it's fascinating in that it does list so many group names of animals. It's quite humorous in part, too.
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Summary: An embarrassment of riches ..
Comment: Every member of 'a browse of readers' should have access to this book.
This is considered by many to be the authoritative collection of collective nouns.
From an 'aarmory of aardvarks' to a 'consumption of yuppies', there is something for everyone.
A highly recommended addition to your library of books.
Jennifer Cameron-Smith
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