Dirty Words; The Story of Sex Talk

Atlantic books, London, 2005. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. the book is second-hand. There is no damage to be described. The dustjackets, similarly has no damage. Some books, like murder mysteries, are meant to be read in one go, over a single afternoon while it's raining outside and you can sit curled up on your couch. This book is a bit different. If you read too much of it at one stretch, your public headache, much as you would if you did 20 crossword puzzles in a row. To my mind, the best way to enjoy the extensive etymological lore in The Lover's Tongue is to read one chapter, put it down, and come back to another chapter a day or 2 later. You can, if you want to, do the chapters of the order that I've arranged them, but I've also tried to make each chapter self-sufficient." Page 21 A history of language, as it relates to 6, reproduction, sexuality and politicians (the last chapter is on strumpets, whores, cheaters and bastards – so fault me if I'm wrong.) Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 368 pages. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Language & Linguistics; Etymology; Sociology & Culture. ISBN: 1843543842. ISBN/EAN: 9781843543848. Inventory No: 0249180. . 9781843543848