Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer

Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable

Ebenezer Cobham Brewer with Adrian Room

1298 pages missing pub info (editions)

nonfiction history literary adventurous medium-paced
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For the curious and erudite reader who delights in uncovering the hidden meanings and origins of words and phrases, Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable is a treasure trove of fascinating insights and historical anecdotes waiting to be discovered.

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This early volume of Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It is a reference book containing definitions of phrases and figures, whether mythical or historical. Many of the earliest books,...

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