Vandals, Scapegoats, And Bootleggers: The Curious Origins Of Everyday Words

Vandals, Scapegoats, And Bootleggers: The Curious Origins Of Everyday Words

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Every Word Has A HistoryAnd The Best Ones Are Stranger, Funnier, And More Shocking Than YouD Ever Guessthink You Know The English Language? Think Again. Behind Every Familiar Word Is A Tale Of History, Scandal, Or Pure Absurdity. Vandals, Scapegoats, And Bootleggers Is The Fascinating FollowUp To Andrew ThompsonS Bestselling Hair Of The Dog To Paint The Town Red. Once Again, Thompson Delivers An Irresistible Collection For Trivia Lovers, Word Enthusiasts, And History Buffs Alike.Packed With More Than 400 Fun And Educational Entries, This New Volume Explores The Unexpected, Bizarre, And Sometimes Hilarious Backstories Of Everyday Words We Rarely Stop To Question. From The Criminal Roots Of Bootlegger And The Rebellious Origins Of Vandal, To Unexpected Histories Behind Words Like Quarantine, Pundit, Hooligan, And Scapegoat, Thompson Reveals How Historical Events, Colorful Characters, And Forgotten Customs Shaped The Language We Use Today.Smart, Surprising, And Endlessly Entertaining, Vandals, Scapegoats, And Bootleggers Is The Perfect Book For Anyone Who Enjoys Learning Something New.

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